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ABOUT

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.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• 2014-2016 – The Singapore Siu Dai series (Singapore: Ethos Books, 2014-2016)

• 2012 – Vanishing Point: stories. (Singapore: Ethos Books, 2012)

• 2009 – Sudden in Youth: New and Selected Poems. (Singapore: Ethos Books, 2009)

ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2000 – NAC Young Artist Award recipient

TESTIMONIALS

FROM MRS. MICHELLE YEE
SENG KANG PRIMARY SCHOOL
“Building Better Plots conducted by Mr. Felix Cheong provided me with a different perspective to the way composition writing can be taught in class. It is like doing the same thing, but in a very different and interesting way. I have tried out the ideas with my pupils and found the strategies to be very effective. My pupils' writings became more logical and they knew what/how to write, as a result, their compositions improved greatly. These workshops has ignited the spark in me and I am enjoying the glow!”

FROM MR PEERAPUN CHUTATAPE
FAIRFIELD METHODIST PRIMARY SCHOOL
“This workshop is definitely beneficial to my teaching work. Felix knows the subject matter well and writes brilliant stuff off the cuff! All this should be taught in NIE!”

WORKSHOPS

BUILDING BETTER PLOTS
For: teachers only; 15-25 pax.
Availability: 3 hours per session; two sessions only
Description: Designed as an introduction to plot creation, this 6-hour workshop will equip teachers with a deeper understanding of story structure. With this understanding, teachers can help their students develop an awareness of interesting and effective choices they can make in their compositions under exam conditions.
Through hands-on activities, together with examples drawn from movies and short stories, award-winning writer Felix Cheong will demonstrate how teachers can guide their students to build better plots. Towards the end of this workshop, teachers will apply what they have learnt by writing their own short story.
Learning Outcomes: Learn how to help students distinguish characteristics of a badly-written narrative, and identify elements of plot such as motivation, reversals and inciting incidents; strategies to help students escalate tension in their stories; examples to help students identify 20 master plots

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING
For: all students; 15-25 pax.
Availability: 3 hours per session; two sessions only
Description: Helmed by award-winning writer Felix Cheong, this 3-hour workshop is designed for aspiring writers to hone their skills in narrative writing. Using a multi-modal style of teaching that includes videos, small group discussions and writing exercises, participants will pick up tips in generating story ideas, creating and structuring stories. They will also learn more about the Singapore publishing scene and how to pitch their work to publishers.
Learning Outcomes: Strategies to teach students how to build up descriptions; strategies to teach students how to use similes and metaphors; exercises to help students build their vocabulary; exercises to help students develop their power of observation. Eligible for Tote Board Arts Grant Subsidy