Central Public Library – Programme Room 2
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Free Admission
About the Programme:
What hidden gems are out there in the world of self-publishing? From personal stories of life challenges to deep dives into photography from around the world, self-published works are a treasure trove of creativity and stories waiting to be discovered.
Join panellists Toh Ee Ming and Huda Azzis as they share the highs and lows of their self-publishing journeys. What does it mean to create and publish on their own terms? How does one manifest their creative vision into print, and why did they choose to self-publish instead of going through traditional routes?
Join us for an evening behind the scenes of zines and indie publications through a panel discussion followed by a gallery walk where you can explore these works up close and personal.
About the Speakers:
(Panellist) Toh Ee Ming is a freelance journalist covering social impact, the environment, travel, and culture. Guided by deep empathy and curiosity, she seeks out stories of everyday people and communities, shedding light on the experiences that shape our world. Her work has appeared in Al Jazeera, The Straits Times, Channel NewsAsia, South China Morning Post, and more. Passionate about print, she has also contributed to independent magazines such as Meantime, Wonderwhy, and Lost. Most recently, she wrote and self-published Hugo’s Journey, navigating the entire process from writing to distribution. In this talk, she shares insights from her self-publishing journey and her work with indie publications, offering a behind-the-scenes look at creative decisions, challenges, and lessons learned.
(Panellist) Huda Azzis is a documentary video editor with over 10 years of experience in broadcast and online content. She has worked on numerous socio-cultural documentaries that shed light on important issues affecting various communities around the world. In addition to her work as a video editor, Huda also runs Your Local Newsstand, an independent publishing group specialising in publishing photography zines. She is passionate about creating photozines that showcases and highlights new and emerging photography projects. Whether through video editing or zine-making, she is committed to exploring new ways of storytelling and sharing her passion with others
(Moderator) Cui Shan is a librarian with the National Library Board’s Literary Arts Team and an art historian by training. Intrigued by the intersections of art practices and library studies, you may find her musings on art, books and cats @curatuspace on Instagram.