British Council - Literature - Writing the City
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- 1. Writing the City A platform for exchange and showcase of UK and Singapore writers www.civiclife.sg/writingthecity
- 2. Target Audience Leaders â˘âMinisters & Policymakers â˘âSenior Management of Government & Non- Government Organisations Aspirants Influencers â˘âStudents and â˘âLiterary arts Graduates of literary Teachers, Writers, arts disciplines Publishers, Critics â˘âGeneral Public with and people involved an interest in the in the literary arts literary arts industry
- 3. Key Features â˘âBrowse an extensive collection of creative READ writing from emerging and established writers; writing tips; interviews with leading writers and find out about the latest trends from the UK literary arts scene. â˘âCompose, store and share writing in one easy-to-use place WRITE â˘âEdit and post work any time, anywhere from a computer or mobile phone â˘âTake part in professional writing courses led by leading UK universities â˘âGet feedback on new work from a supportive DISCUSS community of writers â˘âAttend workshops and talks to discuss latest techniques and trends in the literary arts â˘âBe part of a vibrant community of UK and Singapore writers, readers and published CONNECT authors â˘âTake part in City Unwritten in which writers are paired with visual artists, filmmakers and games designers
- 4. Key Activities Showcase new Bring literary arts literary work and experts from the UK Singapore Writers INSPIRING ideas from the UK to share knowledge Festival in Singapore and expertise Create a platform Build a strong that facilitates cross- network of writers CONNECTING between the UK disciplinary and international Writing the City and Singapore collaboration Identify Promotion and CO- Broker strategic partnerships with organisations that wish to share support of the literary arts in CREATING key organisations expertise, networks Singapore and resources
- 5. Key Outcomes â˘âLeading UK writers showcased at the Singapore Writers Festival and other literary events in Singapore between April 2011-April Presentation 2012 â˘âImproved understanding of the UK as creative, innovative and relevant in the literary arts Collaboration â˘âNew literary work is co-produced between the UK and Singapore â˘âNew Singapore writers get their work published as a direct result and Exchange of the existence of the Writing the City platform Cultural Policy â˘âUK universities work in partnership with Singapore organisations to offer tailor-made distance learning literary arts courses and â˘âPolicy on literary arts management and education influenced by the UK Leadership â˘âIncrease in UK literary arts being shown in Singapore
- 6. Key Partners National Arts Council Media Singapore Development Writers Festival Authority British Council Ngee Ann Straits Times Polytechnic London College Birkbeck College of Communications
- 7. Questions kay.vasey@britishcouncil.org.sg +65 6470 7147