A Writers Festival marks the gathering of distinctive writers and readers almost on an annual basis in a particular city or region. This festival accentuates demonstrations and recitations by authors. You can say the underlying objective of this festival is basically to promote the books of the writers and introduce people to the brilliance of literary world.
And to help this cause or objective, Writers' Festival also popularly called the Literary Festival or Book Festival is held in various American, European and Asian countries. Well, while you are on a visit to Singapore during any such festive period, then don't miss the Singapore Writers Festival.
Singapore Writers Festival is a 10-day (August-September) festival organized at different venues. The motive behind holding this festival is to celebrate and invigorate great writing and grow a richer understanding and appreciation of the literary arts. This literary festival in Singapore includes popular writing genres such as Science Fiction & Fantasy, Crime and Graphic Novels. This Festival offers an array of activities from seminars, workshops, performances, film screenings and readings by writers from Singapore and the world.
Writers Festival in Singapore is an ideal example of congregation of great minds. Each year some of the best celebrated writers and poets come here and join the discussion panel. In the discussion panels great views are shared and conveyed by these invited authors. Amongst those acclaimed authors Arnost Lusting, the popular Czech author is one name you can be introduced to.
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