Speed Pitching Checklist
SCLA are running two speed pitching dates during the George Town Literary Festival 2023 as part of our on-going nationwide hunt for new, exciting Malaysian literary talent. If youâ
Some post-London Book Fair 2023 thoughts
*Gasp, is it really the middle of the year?? Where has all the time gone since April!!?? (admin is suddenly feeling very guilty for not finishing this post earlier…). It’s been
Tutup kedai (until August 2023)
Phew what a year 2023 is turning out to be!! Since we’ve bid hello to the Rabbit Year I’m pleased to report that we’ve been inundated with submissions not only from Malaysia-
Viji Krishnamoorthy’s debut longlisted for the Dublin Literary Award 2023
We’re so happy to announce that Viji’s 912 BATU ROAD made the Dublin Literary Awards’ amazing longlist for 2023. Reflecting on her nomination, Viji observed, “History isnâ€
SCLA (Nov 2022) blog post
With another Frankfurt Book Fair done and dusted here are some observations for Malaysian writers to take note of: The 2022 edition of the FBF was the first ‘normal’ Fair since
Hello Malaysian diaspora
Hello Malaysians living overseas! We know there are plenty of writers out there, don’t hide your lights under the proverbial bush ya. We also know many of you’ve got unpublishe
Cold East – Ukrainian rights sold
This is a bittersweet announcement that the Ukrainian rights to Cold East by Gabjia Grusaite were sold to Gerda Publishing House based in Kiev. I say bittersweet as only a few days
Diversity in publishing – yes, please
Diversity has become such a buzzword in publishing and marketing over the past few years that it’s starting to feel quite meaningless, which is a shame. For Devina and I, growing
All good things take time
Welcome to the new website! Finalllllllyyyyyy! It’s been a roller-coaster journey since we set up shop in 2021, back when Covid dominated the headlines and we were still pretty m