Help your child to write creative stories with twists that will hook and entertain readers.
From the three techniques in creating suspense to techniques in foreshadowing the ending, award-winning writer Felix Cheong will guide your child to write stories that come with that special spark.
Course Contents:
- Understanding twists: What is a twist? Why do readers like stories with twists?
- Three ways of creating suspense: Truncating, puzzle and time bomb
- Techniques of foreshadowing: Building readers’ expectations; using signposting.
- Ending a story: How do you end a story strongly? What are the endings that are weak?
Felix Cheong
Trainer Profile
Felix Cheong is the bestselling author of more than 30 books across different genres, from poetry to fiction, from children’s picture books to young adult fiction. He has also published ten graphic novels, three of which were shortlisted for the Singapore Book Awards.
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, Brisbane and Christchurch. He holds a master’s in creative writing from the University of Queensland and is currently a university adjunct lecturer.
Registrations are non-cancellable and non-refundable.
Course Features
Category:
Creative & Storytelling
Provider:
The Straits Times
Venue:
ONLINE VIA ZOOM - URL will be provided to participants in email 3 days before course
Duration:
7 to 9pm
Upcoming Dates:
8 Sep 2026
Course Fee:
$99 nett a person
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