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About the Programme
Movies inspired by true events, books based on real life—aren’t they just fictionalised recounts? Or even fake news?
In this hour-long talk, writer Felix Cheong guides you through one of the most misunderstood literary genres, creative non-fiction. Drawing from his own experience as an author and former journalist, he will introduce the various subgenres, from memoir to personal essay.
He will also touch on some of the controversies in creative non-fiction—from legal issues to creative licence—and unveil excerpts from his current project, a graphic novel inspired by Leslie Charteris, creator of The Saint series, Lim Boon Keng and the opium trade in Singapore.
This programme is part of the NAC-NLB Writer’s Lab.
About the Author
Felix Cheong is the author of 28 books across different genres, from poetry to fiction, from children’s picture books to graphic novels. He has also written two opera librettos and his works have been widely anthologised and nominated for the prestigious Frank O’Connor Award and the Singapore Literature Prize.
Conferred the Young Artist Award in 2000 by the National Arts Council, Felix has been invited to writers festivals all over the world, such as Edinburgh, Austin, Sydney and Christchurch. He holds a masters in creative writing and is currently a university adjunct lecturer.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
National Library Building, Possibility Room, 100 Victoria Street Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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