In my conversation with Amanda Chong, we discuss topics ranging from the editing process of Professions to her thoughts on achieving success in Singapore. Here are the timestamps: 

1. what've you been doing (1:31)

2. differences btwn writing poetry & play (3:00)

3. being personal in poetry (4:37)

4. time at hedgebrook (8:27)

5. what inspires you to write (14:30)

6. editing process (16:16)

7. editing of 'professions' (19:35)

8. sequencing of 'professions' (22:04)

9. uni years & after (29:44)

10. poetry that resonates w/ singaporeans (33:34)

11. what's missing from sg poetry scene (37:42)

12. advice concerning pressures to succeed (40:15)

13. would you still have taken up a govt scholarship (45:14)

14. impact of govt job on writing (46:19)

15. fav image (48:15)

16. fav contemp poet (50:00)

17. next collection (51:00)