1010thth october october

Changes: (tentative)

1.Every month to follow a theme of writing exploring famous works, having writing exercises and writing their own stories

1.Monthly Publication of collated works done during the sessions

1.Distribution to be done in a creative manner to increase publicity

1.The final session of the month will be held to plan distribution of our works and to do a book sharing activity.

1.Regular visits to external literary sessions will be scheduled when possible.

1.We aim to increase participation in competitions.

1.We aim to increase collaborations with other groups in TP.

1.More effort will be put in to improve group dynamics

1.There is a suggestion about making the monthly sessions open to everyone, as the new model of action is more self contained.

1. Encourage reading for everyone, suggestions will be put on facebook, especially of the classics.

OCTOBER

Asian/Singaporean Horror – search and discuss Setting : Graveyards, Hospitals, Churches, toilets, schools Places rich in history, that has seen much death/murder – past is captured there, like the ghosts.

Characters:Bomohs, Toyols, Orang Minyak, Pontianak, Black Magic, Banyan treeRich Malay tradition

SuperstitionsGhost FestivalsNS

What we covered

- The Gravedigger - Verena Tay

- Passenger from Hell – True Singapore Ghost Stories 10

- Who was in that Coffin – Mr Midnight #61

(can find online)

Activity : Places of Interest – Singapore - History

Old Changi HospitalRed HouseKKHSentosaPulau HantuTekong

Writing ExerciseWrite a story set in Singapore either set in places discussed or if else, incorporate at least 2 different superstitions in it.

SHARING OF YOUR WORKKeep it to 2 pages!!

HALLOWEEN PREP!

SEE YOU ALL NEXT WEEK!