Writing Workshops for Novices in 2026 : Poetry
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Date & Time:
4, 11, 18, 25 July ; 1, 8, 15, 22 August 2026 (Saturday)
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
[Application deadline : 2 June 2026]
Venue:
Lai Chi Kok Public Library (Extension Activities Room)
Moderator:
Ms. WU Yanqing
Speaker:
Mr. WOO Kwok-yin
Ms. CHOR Wai
Ms. SO Man-lin
Ms. HO Kai-lam
Mr. NG Chun-yin
Mr. LEUNG Sun-wing
Mr. CHAN Wing-hong
Ms. SHI Yunyan
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.
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.
