Author: Dinesh Silva

Did you know? Ameena Hussein, who began her writing career at 29, transitioned from sociology to writing after a friend encouraged her to document her work and Lal Medawattegedara, had a passion for reading that turned into writing. There is no perfect moment to start writing, but the Future Writers Programme presented by Dilmah as part of the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival is designed to ignite a passion for storytelling and open doors to lasting careers and valuable connections. Dilmah Ceylon Tea continues its partnership with the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival, supporting the Future Writers Programme for the second year. This year, as part of the programme, a workshop moderated by Artika Bakshi was held on the second day of the festival, at the Colombo Public Library, where almost 90 participants had the opportunity to learn directly from distinguished local and international authors. This initiative empowers the next generation of storytellers by giving young writers the opportunity, tools and guidance to explore their creative potential. To learn more about the Future Writers Programme and join the creative writing competition, visit the Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival’s social media pages and website: www.ceylonliteraryfestival.com