This year’s Singapore Writers Festival is all about guilty pleasures, and we know what that entails—a 10-day event spotlighting our indulgences, once under wraps but now all in the open
It’s no secret that we all like to give ourselves a carte blanche occasionally by binging on the latest Netflix series instead of working on a deadline or ordering fast food when there’s dinner at home. It’s human nature, and you can learn a lot about a person based on their so-called ‘guilty pleasures’, also the theme for this year's Singapore Writers Festival. So get ready to get a lot more personal with your guilty pleasures, as we’ve rounded up some not-to-miss events, tours, panel talks and Q&A with your favourite writers to tickle your fancy and leave you wanting more.
1. Love & Thirst Traps
Love in the age of social media and dating applications might be hard to navigate for an old soul. So, learn a few tricks of the trade during Thirst Trap Poetry, an online and in-person event on November 13 to excite your new-age whims.
For all you timeless romantics who still hang onto the power of the written word to profess your undying love, head onto Better Than Sexting: Love Letters. This online programme on November 8 dives into some of the steamiest and most heartfelt of letters in the history of literature, and some original works read by festival writers.
Ever had a crush on a celebrity and have it unfolded into secret daydreams? Join the panel discussion for Celebrity Crushes: Blurring the Lines Between Fact and Fiction on November 9, where you can attend the physical event, or tune in to the online session.
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