Reads, writes, edits. @HinterlandNF associate editor. Winner of 2025 @moprize. Currently writing grandmother stories.
Norwich, via Petaling Jaya
Joined September 2011
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Thrilled to have won the 1st @MoPrize for non-fiction with my work-in-progress about my grandmother's past as a mui tsai, through which I hope to shine light on the little-known history of the bondmaids in China & SEAsia in the early 20th century #reclaiminghistory
ICYMI: @YinFLim’s The Ties That Bind has been announced as the winner of this year’s £2,500 Mo Siewcharran Prize (@MoPrize) 👇 ebx.sh/pSSlyv
Thank you, @AkiSchilz! Huge shout-out to you & Team @TLCUK for all that you do to nurture writer wellbeing, which has helped me make it this far ❤️
Congratulations to all but most especially to the wonderful @YinFLim who deserves all her flowers! 💐
Beyond thrilled to be longlisted for the 2025 @MoPrize & for its first call for non-fiction work! Very excited about this significant step towards sharing my grandmother’s life story and shining light on the little-known history of the mui tsai.
We're THRILLED to announce our 2025 @MoPrize Longlist! Congrats to the longlistees @sabrinab0wen @CherLFindley @saraanum1996 @YinFLim @zahrahnesbitt @RukiyaShanthi @sharmaRJN
Shortlist soon! @orionbooks
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There are more than 80 of us gathering on this wonderful day. Bookings are now closed but I believe late registrations might be possible. Please see the website for details.
Join us in London on Thursday 12th September for an exclusive one-day event to discuss decolonisation and inclusivity in creative writing pedagogy and publishing w/ @BlackWriteGold @WasafiriPhD @ProfSunnySingh @leoneross @DianaEvansOP
Book by 1/9/24: city.ac.uk/news-and-events/e…
ALT Title reads Educating Susan: Decolonisation and Inclusivity in Creative Writing Pedagogy and Publishing, 12th September, 8.30 - 18.00, St George's University Of London £50
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We've only gone and started a Substack, to replace our much-loved but underused newsletter. Go ahead and subscribe for a semi-regular round up of nonfiction recommendations, interviews and news about the latest issue. I'm writing the first one now... hinterlandnonfiction.substac…
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In this issue, I've a piece that took 5 years to write - about the penpal I corresponded with while he was on death row. He hoped, one day, I'd tell a few people something of his life, 'Doing Bird' remembers him. Thanks to all at Hinterland for publishing.
The fifteenth issue of Hinterland is up for preorder today, dedicated to our most popular form of creative nonfiction: life writing & memoir. We'll talk more about our wonderful authors in the coming days, but for now you can order a copy here: hinterlandnonfiction.com/sho…
Next issue out for pre-order now!
The fifteenth issue of Hinterland is up for preorder today, dedicated to our most popular form of creative nonfiction: life writing & memoir. We'll talk more about our wonderful authors in the coming days, but for now you can order a copy here: hinterlandnonfiction.com/sho…
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PS I would LOVE to see some more narrative non fiction submissions for this! LGBTQ+ writers, we need your smart non fiction stories and books out in the world. You will need 15,000 words ready but if it's a great idea and some sample chapters, you're in with a chance. Apply!
*What is a TLC Bursary?
10 selected writers will get:
FREE professional feedback on your first 15k words from @TLCUK editor & patron, novelist Michael Langan
PLUS an agent 1:1 with @AbiRFellows
ALL applicants get invited to an informational webinar with Michael & Abi/
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if you have to be sad to be an artist, then don’t be an artist. If you’re an artist and you’re sad, that’s fine, but if you think you have to court sadness in order to be an artist, then I urge you to run away from it. It’s so much better to be happy.
—Aaron Smith
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Our Memoir Award is now open!
📝 Judged by @lemnsissay
📝 First prize £1,500 + mentoring package
📝 Your #memoir doesn’t need to be finished
📝 Open internationally to writers 16+ writing in English
bit.ly/memoir-award
@TLCUK @HachetteUK 📸 David Vintiner #AmWriting
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The Basics was a series of free writing workshops from @STWevents for writers who have just started or are planning to write a full-length fiction novel - they're now available as video recordings.
More details here:
literatureworks.org.uk/sprea…
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IN FACT, sod it, I want to share this.
It's not a typical shiny advertising testimonial.
But it's absolutely, 100% valid, and we need to talk about outcomes like THIS more, not just the ones we think writers & funders want to hear about.
I value you, anonymous writer.
ALT I know this might not be the thing you’d like to hear on a survey, but through this process and after reviewing the editorial comments, I was able to realize traditional publishing may not be in my future. I did appreciate the feedback that allowed me to make that tough decision, and I am not meaning this as a negative comment. I had put my manuscript through five other rounds of professional edits, and never got a better (more honest) critique than with TLC. I have a long way path to travel until I become a strong enough writer. And this process helped with my decision of what to do with my book.
Calling migrant poets around the world - the wonderful @OtherSideLitMag is open for submissions in any language (except English) to celebrate linguistic diversity by featuring poetry by migrants in their mother tongue. Details 👇
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Congratulations and happy publication month @ihussainwriter!
The ultimate #PrideMonth Summer read! Available widely, inc. from @unbounders :
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Happy publication day @JayDProsser & congratulations!
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@TLCUK #BeingAWriter
Creating happier, healthier, safer writing communities.
I believe in this with my entire heart & being.
Do you want to be part of this too? literaryconsultancy.co.uk/be…
I am that writer. I’m putting myself out here to say it cos I believe I am not alone in seeking that balance. Writing is hard. Getting published is even harder & it should not be at the cost of our wellbeing. TQ @TLCUK @AkiSchilz @LouiseTondeur for the safe spaces to explore this
I am that writer. I’m putting myself out here to say it cos I believe I am not alone in seeking that balance. Writing is hard. Getting published is even harder & it should not be at the cost of our wellbeing. TQ @TLCUK @AkiSchilz @LouiseTondeur for the safe spaces to explore this
Today we had one of our monthly @TLCUK Mindful Goal Setting Sessions with @LouiseTondeur. A writer expressed a wish to establish balance between wellbeing (my sense of self worth is not tied to whether or not I am published) and ambition (I don't want to not try). I love this ❤️
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Writers! Some lovely live residency opportunities for you, in Reykjavík & Granada (both opportunities are for writers with live links to another UNESCO City of Literature), & with our pals at Passa Porta in Brussels (writers based in England). Good luck!
nationalcentreforwriting.org…
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ALRIGHT FOLKS
*10 bursaries* worth £280 each for LGBTQ+ writers working on full length fiction or narrative non fiction available thanks to the incredible generosity of donors @writers_hq @LauraPAuthor and now also @Ofmooseandmen.
Deadline 30th June literaryconsultancy.co.uk/20…
ALT TLC LGBTQ+ Free Reads 2024 poster in pale pink featuring a rainbow design
WE HAVE FOUR ADDITIONAL BURSARIES AVAILABLE! Thank you to our amazing donors
@writers_hq
@LauraPAuthor
And to a generous anonymous donor.
Will update the website today. This is so incredibly rallying. Dear troll, thank you 😘
LGBTQ+ writers ➡️ literaryconsultancy.co.uk/20…
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What’s your favourite poem in a foreign language? Translate it, let it blossom & take root in the English-speaking world 🌱
#SSTPoetryPrize2024 is now OPEN FOR ENTRIES!
Translate into English any poem from ANY language and win cash prizes!
Deadline midnight 31 July.
#SSTPoetryPrize #PortugueseSpotlight
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