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Writing Workshops for Novices in 2026 : Essays

Date & Time:	2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May ; 6, 13, 20 June 2026 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. [Application deadline : 31 March 2026]
Venue:	Chai Wan Public Library (Extension Activities Room)
Moderator:	Ms. FONG Sze-yup
Speaker:	Prof. POON Ming-kay Prof. WONG Wai-leung Mr. CHEUNG Chi-wo Mr. NGAN Ka-hing Prof. MEI Zhen Mr. CHEUNG Chi-ho
Organiser:	Jointly organised by Hong Kong Public Libraries and The Federation of Hong Kong Writers
Remarks:	• If Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above or a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or "extreme conditions" announced by the Government is in force 3 hours before the workshop commences, the workshop will be cancelled.
Enquiry:	2928 4601 (Extension Activities Unit, Hong Kong Public Libraries) Monday - Friday (Except Public Holidays) : 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ; 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

To promote literary creation and cultivate an interest in Chinese creative writing among the public.

Content and Format:

The workshops will be conducted in Cantonese/Putonghua.
Veteran editors or authors will explain the concept of literary creation in different genres, share their experience in literary creation and discuss with participants the Chinese works they submitted.
The quota for each workshop is 30 persons.

Requirements for Chinese Works:

The Chinese works submitted must be original and must not exceed 1 000 Chinese characters.
Applicants may submit their works regardless of whether the works have been published or not.

Workshop Details and Points to Note:

Each form is for application for one workshop only. Applicants who wish to apply for more than one workshop should use a separate form for each application.
As the three workshops cover different genres, applicants are required to submit their Chinese works in the same genre as the selected workshop.
Applicants are advised to retain copies of their works. Submitted scripts will not be returned regardless of the application result.
Successful applicants will be notified by the organisers one week before each workshop is held. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified separately.
An attendance certificate will be issued to participants who have attained the required attendance rate, normally on the last day of each workshop.
Workshop schedules are subject to change with the organisers’ announcement as final.