SHKP Reading Club kicks off Young Writers’ Debut Competition in Taiwan and Macau Celebrity judges encourage budding writers to enter their works

11 Jun 2014


Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited (SHKP) and Joint Publishing (H.K.) launched the Young Writers’ Debut Competition in Taiwan and Macau, following the initial late April announcement in Hong Kong. Celebrity judges including illustrator Page Tsou and composer and lyricist Joe Lei were on hand to share their creative experiences as they encouraged young people in Taiwan and Macau to make their literary debut.

Distinguished judges

Page Tsou told the youngsters not to limit themselves to words. He said he did not do well in school because he couldn’t focus while reading. However, he was drawn to the arts and managed to explore all kinds of possibilities in creative writing and everyday life. Joe Lei said it is inevitable that some young authors will follow the works of veteran authors as sources for their inspirations. “But I am hoping to see some original works. In addition to exceptional skills and observations, it is important for writers to have unique personalities and writing styles, which will give them a special voice whether they are poets or novelists,” he added.

The competition judging panel comprises top creative professionals from the literary world, cinema, , theatre and the illustration field and included: Henry Chu, Adam Wong and Liu Wai-tong from Hong Kong; Mao Jian, Tian Qinxin and Deng Kangyan from the mainland; and Joe Lei from Macau, as well as Sylvia Chang, Huang Tzi-chin and Page Tsou from Taiwan. These judges will also act as mentors, offering shortlisted entrants individual coaching.

Expanding its reach across Greater China

The theme of this year’s competition is ‘Discovery’ and it is open to multi-media entries from across the Greater China region to promote cultural exchange. There are no restrictions on the genre to allow more room for young people to be creative and original. The competitions so far have helped 33 young people realize their dreams of getting their first books published. Many continued on in their creative pursuits with some now having a second book published, or being actively engaged in writing or publishing-related fields.

The deadline forCompetition entries is 18th October, please visit the official website for details: www.shkpreadingclub.com/YoungWriters5
SHKP Reading Club kicks off Young Writers’ Debut Competition in Taiwan and Macau Celebrity judges encourage budding writers to enter their works

11 Jun 2014



Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited (SHKP) and Joint Publishing (H.K.) launched the Young Writers’ Debut Competition in Taiwan and Macau, following the initial late April announcement in Hong Kong. Celebrity judges including illustrator Page Tsou and composer and lyricist Joe Lei were on hand to share their creative experiences as they encouraged young people in Taiwan and Macau to make their literary debut.

Distinguished judges

Page Tsou told the youngsters not to limit themselves to words. He said he did not do well in school because he couldn’t focus while reading. However, he was drawn to the arts and managed to explore all kinds of possibilities in creative writing and everyday life. Joe Lei said it is inevitable that some young authors will follow the works of veteran authors as sources for their inspirations. “But I am hoping to see some original works. In addition to exceptional skills and observations, it is important for writers to have unique personalities and writing styles, which will give them a special voice whether they are poets or novelists,” he added.

The competition judging panel comprises top creative professionals from the literary world, cinema, , theatre and the illustration field and included: Henry Chu, Adam Wong and Liu Wai-tong from Hong Kong; Mao Jian, Tian Qinxin and Deng Kangyan from the mainland; and Joe Lei from Macau, as well as Sylvia Chang, Huang Tzi-chin and Page Tsou from Taiwan. These judges will also act as mentors, offering shortlisted entrants individual coaching.

Expanding its reach across Greater China

The theme of this year’s competition is ‘Discovery’ and it is open to multi-media entries from across the Greater China region to promote cultural exchange. There are no restrictions on the genre to allow more room for young people to be creative and original. The competitions so far have helped 33 young people realize their dreams of getting their first books published. Many continued on in their creative pursuits with some now having a second book published, or being actively engaged in writing or publishing-related fields.

The deadline forCompetition entries is 18th October, please visit the official website for details: www.shkpreadingclub.com/YoungWriters5