| Izah Azahari |
THE Language and Literature Bureau (DBP) yesterday hosted a workshop on its premises at the Old Airport to turn short stories into a novel, which was facilitated by Bersama Terbitkan Antologi or ‘Together Publish Anthology’ (BeTa) writers, a group established in Malaysia early this year.
The workshop was officiated by Hajah Sariani binti Haji Ishak, Head of the Language Development and Expansion Section, and a representative of Hajah Nortijah binti Haji Mohd Hassan, the Acting Director of DBP.
The event began with a recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat, followed by a welcoming speech read by Hajah Sariani.
The speech highlighted that even though efforts to implement the project have been done in a short period of time the initiative has brought forward the objective to elevate literature works and shown results for creative writers.
Those taking part in the workshop will also have the opportunity to share their thoughts with writers from outside the country to enhance and strengthen knowledge.
Hajah Sariani binti Haji Ishak, the Head of DBP’s Language Development and Expansion Section, delivering the welcoming speech.
An introduction by Ismail bin Hashim (Ilhami Hisham), Coordinator of the BeTa writers group. – PHOTOS; IMELDA GROOVES
The event then continued with an introduction of BeTa by Ismail bin Hashim (Ilhami Hisham), Coordinator of the BeTa Writers Group, followed by a discussion by three writers – Zalina binti Ahamad from Malaysia, Shaharah A Wahab from Brunei and Mazlinda Mohd Nor from Malaysia.
There were also a practical in writing a synopsis and a recitation of short stories by MZ Halim Hassan and Azizah MDS from Malaysia as well as Shaharah A Wahab from Brunei.
The workshop was participated by those working at DBP, locals and youths interested in creative writing.
It is hoped that the event injected the spirit of writing in Bruneians and for them to continuously be active in various creative writing genres, as well as to collaborate with other writers from outside the country to enhance the prestige in literature, along with promoting creative works across national borders.
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