In a world where stories blur the lines between truth and fiction, how do writers balance historical accuracy and the art of storytelling?  From the complexities of historical research to the responsibilities of representation, this session promises to offer an insight into the creative process behind stories that are profoundly human, whether factual or fictional.
Is truth stranger than fiction? Or is it merely better told?

I’m thrilled to be co-hosting the upcoming workshop "Grow the WRITE Way" in collaboration with 1880 Singapore and New Leaf Counselling & Integrative Health.

Journaling has always been an essential tool for me — not just as a writer but as a means to navigate the complexities of life, improve mental health, and strengthen communication. In this workshop, I’ll be sharing practical strategies for using journaling to express yourself, enhance your relationships, and prioritize well-being alongside the wondeful Fiona Maher O'Sullivan.

Ever dreamed of becoming a novelist? Simon Lim puts the spotlight on Tracey Morton, a Singapore-based Irish-Australian novelist and writer. Tracey has a Masters in Crime and Thriller writing from the University of Cambridge. Her more recent novel is titled "Someone is Coming", published by Monsoon Books. Her collection of short stories "Halfway Up a Hill" was published by Kitaab. Tracey has even been shortlisted for the Virginia Prize for fiction - for her novel, "The Queen, The Soldier and The Girl". Tracey is currently working on a new crime novel set in Singapore and Australia - just after World War II. Get to know Tracey Morton (T.A. Morton) as she shares about her writing, her giving a masterclass in Crime Writing at the Singapore Book Council, and more. Download and listen to this podcast, which was first heard on "NIGHTS WITH SIMON" on ONE FM 91.3, a station of SPH Media.

This course will inspire participants to create their own crime fiction stories. It also aims to inspire current and future crime writers and aims to highlight the importance of researching by making use of the Singaporean Archives and its resources.

Participants will be encouraged to think differently about using research in terms of fiction writing and demonstrate how much can be learned by looking at the past. The course also aims to instill research techniques that participants can use later on if they wish to continue writing.

This workshop will aim to provide a greater understanding of the world of crime writing:

• A broad overview of the history of crime fiction and nonfiction.

• Examine and highlight the sub-genres of crime fiction and nonfiction, including true crime, and cover the various other genres of crime writing.

• Explore the roots of crime writing, the first detective story, the golden age of crime, thrillers and conclude with today's popular cosy crime genre.

Writing exercise will include:

• Handouts that will contain paragraphs taken from the sub-genres in crime writing, the workshop will discuss and highlight the differences and their effectiveness in portraying the genre and crime overall.

• An array of crime themed writing exercises to enable participants to begin to develop their own crime story, with instructions of how to continue after the workshop has ended.

This workshop is open to anyone curious about the workings of crime writing, whether they be a writer or not.

T.A. Morton will speak at the Times Lit Festival in Bangalore.