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In Conversation with Rachel Lynn Solomon
A rising name in YA contemporary as well as Adult romances, Rachel Lynn Solomon (RLS) is widely known for writing relatable,...
In Conversation with Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau
Sun-kissed Paris, intriguing family histories, charming tour guides and passionate ballerinas come together in Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau’s...
In Conversation with Abigail Hing Wen
Passionate dreams, alluring and adventurous nights out in Taipei, dramatic relationships and determined characters all meet each other in...
What puts the ‘guilt’ in guilty pleasure?
It’s 11:00 a.m., and I’m lounging on the couch. I feel like watching Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS) Butter MV again. My fingers fly across the...
In conversation with Lilian Li
Debuting with a book that has struck a chord with a lot of local readers because of its fond familiarity, Lilian Li (LL) is the author of...
Call for Submissions: Issue 19
We are so so excited to announce that…. Submissions for Particle’s 19th Issue are Open!!! (YAYYYY)🎉 You have a pen, paper (or a laptop...
Particle UNM
Nov 9, 20221 min read
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Literary Reading and Q&A with Preeta Samarasan
The School of English and Particle are having a reading event with Preeta Samarasan on Wednesday, 2nd November from 4-5:30pm 💖📖 Preeta...
Particle UNM
Nov 8, 20221 min read
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Literally Speaking
Calling all bookworms and fiction lovers! 📚Nottingham Debate Society and Particle bring to you a thrilling night of literary trivia and...
Particle UNM
Oct 18, 20221 min read
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Book Sale
Good day PartiPeeps! Particle is holding a book sale TOMORROW (19th OCT 2022)! Are you a fan of good deals and good books? THEN COME JOIN...
Particle UNM
Oct 18, 20221 min read
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In Conversation with Rosalind Chua
Rosalind Chua is a history graduate from the University of Durham, UK, with over 25 years of publishing, ad agency, and writing...
JY Tan
Apr 22, 20227 min read
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In Conversation with William Tham
Stories surrounding the Malayan Emergency have always been obscured. Set in 1981, Kuala Lumpur, William Tham’s second novel The Last...
Evelyn Ramli
Mar 17, 20225 min read
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Step-by-Step to Writing Poetry (trying to, at least!)
The world is never the same once a good poem has been added to it. — Dylan Thomas What exactly is a good poem? Its definition is...
Ivan Ling
Mar 11, 20225 min read
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Hold On: A Story on Mental Illness
It was 11:19 a.m. on the 14th of July, 2020 when his death struck me. It was suicide. The colours faded as my hands fumbled around to...
Jo Lynn Chong
Feb 25, 20223 min read
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In Conversation with Rachel Lynn Solomon
A rising name in YA contemporary as well as Adult romances, Rachel Lynn Solomon (RLS) is widely known for writing relatable,...
Varsha Murali Kaushik
Feb 11, 20224 min read
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In Conversation with Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau
Sun-kissed Paris, intriguing family histories, charming tour guides and passionate ballerinas come together in Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau’s...
Varsha Murali Kaushik
Feb 11, 20225 min read
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In Conversation with Abigail Hing Wen
Passionate dreams, alluring and adventurous nights out in Taipei, dramatic relationships and determined characters all meet each other in...
Varsha Murali Kaushik
Jan 28, 20225 min read
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Gaining & Giving Courage
I’d like to think that every writer starts out their writing journey discreetly. My own writing habits were secret for a long time. It...
Mathaelly Lam
Dec 24, 20213 min read
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What Are We Into-uiting Now?
Ever wondered about that gut-feeling that always bugged you every time you make a decision? Well, this article can answer that question!
Ivan Ling
Dec 17, 20215 min read
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In Conversation with Anna Tan
Anna Tan (AT) grew up in Malaysia, the country that is not Singapore. She is the author of two fantasy books, Coexist and Dongeng, and...
JY Tan
Dec 10, 20213 min read
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In Conversation with Nourhan Mohamed
Dr Nourhan Mohamed, a UNMC alumna and a PhD holder in English, obtained her Master and Bachelor in English Linguistics (with Honours)...
Nadzirah Najlaa
Dec 6, 20217 min read
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Love in Amnesia: A Heartbreaking Parallel
Intro This piece is to both introduce to you and commemorate the 10th year anniversary of Amnesia, one of the most iconic stories in the...
Julia Lai and Kaitlyn Chin
Nov 26, 20214 min read
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What Dreams are Made of When You’re Over 20
We don’t know how great we have it as kids. We undervalue how much we don’t know and don’t have to worry about because we leave it to the...
Shadia Muslim
Nov 26, 20213 min read
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In Conversation with Shivani Sivagurunathan
Shivani Sivagurunathan is both a seasoned Malaysian author and lecturer at the University of Nottingham Malaysia. Having published...
Kishaun Xavier
Nov 26, 20216 min read
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In Conversation with Yee Heng Yeh
Yee Heng Yeh works as a Mandarin-to-English translator while writing in his spare time. His poetry has been featured in The KITA!...
Aqil Najhan
Nov 19, 20215 min read
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What puts the ‘guilt’ in guilty pleasure?
It’s 11:00 a.m., and I’m lounging on the couch. I feel like watching Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS) Butter MV again. My fingers fly across the...
Varsha Murali Kaushik
Nov 12, 20214 min read
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In conversation with Lilian Li
Debuting with a book that has struck a chord with a lot of local readers because of its fond familiarity, Lilian Li (LL) is the author of...
Varsha Murali Kaushik
Nov 5, 20214 min read
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6 of the best contemporary poets in the Middle East
“And if happiness should surprise you again, do not mention its previous betrayal. Enter into the happiness, and burst.”
Sara Mostafa
Nov 5, 20214 min read
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In Conversation with Viji Krishnamoorthy
An emerging Malaysian writer, Viji Krishnamoorthy talks about her debut novel '912 Batu Road'!
Ivan Ling
Oct 29, 20215 min read
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A (too) early morning walk with decaffeinated ruminations
That dawn was like any other dawn. No-carb dawn. The usual. For some particular reason, I had a sudden absurd desire to take a walk by...
Raisa Anan Mustakin
Oct 22, 20213 min read
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The Inconstancy of Memory
Reconstructing memories from memories
Hassan A.
Oct 22, 20214 min read
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It's a Judgmental World, After All
A pessimistic view of K-Pop and Earth's people.
Phoebe Law
Oct 15, 20215 min read
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In Conversation with Zedeck Siew
Malaysian writer, Zedeck Siew's works are beautifully embedded in Southeast Asian roots and culture, leaving no room for Western influences.
Sara Mostafa
Apr 13, 20216 min read
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On All Things Desire
When writing a story, we are told that the core of the story - the yearning of it - needs to make itself known. What do you yearn for?
Arvina Gill
Apr 1, 20213 min read
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Recognising The Impact of Your Authorial Voice
What do we do when we discover that the authors we look up to turn out to be people with beliefs and opinions that we do not condone?
Farah Nadia Zulkiflee
Mar 10, 20215 min read
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“How To Not Be A Starving Artist”: A Panel Discussion + Q&A
A panel discussion organised by Particle UNM, featuring 5 alumni from the School of English who shared their post-graduation experiences.
JY Tan
Mar 8, 20214 min read
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My Journey with Gender
When I was 14 years old, I had a fascinating dream. In this dream, I was attending the evening of my high school senior prom, 17 years...
Aqil Najhan
Mar 5, 20216 min read
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Writing the Distorted Reality of the ‘New Normal’
Humans are natural storytellers. The stories that we are familiar with, are the building blocks of how we view reality.
Syaza Norazharuddin
Feb 26, 20213 min read
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Reconciling Two Worlds: The Link Between Design and Literature with Najat Amer
Najat Amer, interior designer and co-founder of online bookstore Ulatbukutales, talks about the intersections between design and literature.
Nisa Lee
Feb 19, 20215 min read
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On Writing Love
Some might call love a clichéd subject, but it is all around us. Read on to find some thoughts on love, and how and why we write it.
Rachel Wong
Feb 12, 20214 min read
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Knowing the ‘Angry Young Men’ in English Literature
Find out more about the 'Angry Young Men' in English literature. Who are they and how are they notable?
Shafiqah Alliah Razman
Feb 6, 20217 min read
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Fear of the Blank Page: Overcoming Writer's Block
Follow these steps to overcome writer's block and get over your fear of the blank page.
Iyath Adam Shareef
Dec 10, 20204 min read
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Author Reading + Q&A with Damyanti Biswas
Engaging, informative, and unexpectedly wholesome, Damyanti’s reading and Q&A session shed light on being and becoming a writer.
Evelyn Ramli
Dec 7, 20205 min read
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In Conversation with Christina Yin
Christina Yin, a creative non-fiction writer, unravels her writing process and tells the story of the line 'I love to hear the nature speak.
Sara Mostafa
Dec 2, 20207 min read
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In Conversation with Damyanti Biswas
Discussions of secrecy and psychoanalysis with Damyanti finishes on her writing process: “I produce each word like pulling out my own teeth"
Evelyn Ramli
Nov 28, 20204 min read
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