Writing Workshops for Novices in 2026 : Novels
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Date & Time:
5, 12, 19 September ; 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 October 2026 (Saturday)
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
[Application deadline : 4 August 2026]
Venue:
Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room)
Moderator:
Mr. YOU Jiang
Mr. LIU Xiaojie
Speaker:
Prof. TONG Yui
Dr. TSANG Fan-yu
Ms. CHAN Hay-ching
Mr. SY Wai-nok
Organiser:
Jointly organised by Hong Kong Public Libraries and "The Hong Kong Literary"
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.
