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Poet | Author | Performer | Mentor

You may be an aspiring writer, speaker, actor or artist. My aim is not to ‘teach’ but to help you recognize your original voice and to share it with the world.

Who is Chris Mooney Singh?

My name is Chris Mooney-Singh. I am Australian-born but have lived in Asia on and off since 1989. For the past twenty years I have been a full-time arts facilitator leading a team of mentors in over 100 schools in Singapore. More recently, I have been a creative writing lecturer in Singapore's only post-graduate creative writing programme. Three of my past mentees were awarded the National Young Artist of the Year Award and some of my students have won international writing prizes. I hold a doctorate in Creative Writing from Monash University (Australia). In 2015 my verse novel was commended in the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards (unpublished fiction category).

More About Me

A writer of poetry, fiction, plays, director of spoken word events and ensembles, I have also written librettos for opera produced in Australia. In addition, I have been a guest at literary festivals in the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, India, South Korea and the Philippines.

Fun facts about me

I adopted Sikhism in 1989, one of the few Australians to do so.
I have a deep interest in musical instrument revival and am the first person to play the Indian rabab in the Golden Temple (Punjab) in over a hundred years.
Along with my wife I co-founded poetry slam in Singapore and Malaysia in 2003. It's still going strong.
I have worked as a freelance writer and presenter for ABC Radio National.

Courses

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Youth Mentorship

Child development through writing and the arts empowers children from an early age to become effective adult writers and communicators.

Become a Creator

Whether writing or speaking investing in your literary and creative abilities will pay dividends and help you reach your goals.

Dr. Chris Mooney-Singh has played an integral part in my creative journey as a writer, performer and workshop leader. With his support, insights and encouragement, I now approach various projects and events with confidence. I am also thankful for the many opportunities he has given me over the years to challenge myself and form meaningful connections with others.

Arianna Pozzuoli

educator / author / poet / storyteller

I studied with Chris during my MA in creative writing at Lasalle College of the Arts, Singapore. He was a patient and caring teacher who would tactfully deliver insightful feedback. Thanks to his editing advice and encouragement, I managed to significantly improve and get my first poems into print.

Olivier Castaignède

novelist and playwright, author of Radikal

Not only is Chris a master of all things related to writing but skilled at honing individual styles. I appreciate how he also gave me the space to grow through various performance opportunities such as poetry slams and arts festivals. This has helped me become more confident in my writing and a better performer.

Anukriti Banerjee

spoken word artist

Dr Chris has been very encouraging and helpful, guiding me with my poetry. I have really enjoyed his classes because he took the time to listen and assist me to express my gifts and stay focused. He has also been a great inspiration to write my first book of poems.