# Event Details - **Event Name**: PANEL AND BOOK LAUNCH | Coming of Age: How We Grow Together as Writers - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: The HKWC comes together to discuss their journeys to having their stories published in their 21st anthology of short-stories.About this Event21: Coming of AgeSpeaker: HK Writers CircleDate: March 7, SaturdayTime: 8:00pm - 9:30pmVenue: Asia Society - Hong Kong Jockey Club HallAddress: 9 Justice Dr, Admirality, Hong KongPrice: HKD128Language: EnglishFormat: Book LaunchDescription: Presented by Hong Kong International Literary Festival in collaboration with the Hong Kong Writers Circle (HKWC). Authors from the HKWC come together to discuss their journeys to having their stories published in this year's anthology.Join this year's editors, Julian Lyden and Jay Oatway, as they host insightful panels on topics of World Building, Evoking Time and Place, Developing Character, The Value of HKWC Critique Groups and more! There will also be short readings from select authors, along with meet-and-greet opportunities to discover how the HKWC may benefit your own growth as a writer.You can also pick up a copy of the latest HKWC anthology, Coming of Age, featuring the works of more than thirty HK writers. This collection of short-stories features the awkward moments, embarrassing encounters, and innocence-ending revelations that will make you laugh and cry.Don’t miss our special offer: Buy 3, Get 1 Complimentary!Purchase 3 tickets to any events under HKILF 2026 and claim a complimentary seat at one of these exciting talks at Central Library:•⁠ 3rd March (Tue): On Muscle: The Stuff that Moves Us and Why It Matters (7:00-8:30pm)⁠•⁠ 4th March (Wed): I Deliver Parcels in Beijing (7:00-8:30pm)•⁠ ⁠5th March (Thu): Amitav Ghosh: Ghost-Eye (7:00-8:30pm)To redeem your complimentary seat, email us at info@festival.org.hk with:•⁠ ⁠Your 3 ticket order numbers•⁠ ⁠The event you’d like to attend•⁠ ⁠Subject line: Buy 3, Get 1 Complimentary!Hurry! Offer valid until ticket lastsBecome a to gain exclusive access to HKILF events. All donations are tax deductible.ABOUT HKILFThe Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF) inspires the joy of reading by bringing the world’s writers and stories to Hong Kong’s diverse communities. A dynamic year-round programme and an annual festival offer dialogue, entertainment and perspective, while the Young Readers Festival (YRF) motivates students to engage with all aspects of the written word, improving communication skills, while nurturing the art of writing and storytelling.The annual festival features established and emerging writers from around the world, alongside local literary talents, in a programme that includes panel discussions, book talks, readings, workshops, walks, school programmes, performances, and more.We are a registered charity non-profit organisation dedicated to bringing the best in the literary arts to Hong Kong. To find more, please visit our official website: https://www.festival.org.hk.Please note that:*We are unable to process refunds, please consider your ticket purchase a donation to the festival.*Photos and videos of participants may be taken during the activities,which may be used by the organiser and the major sponsor for educational and promotional purposes in any way deemed appropriate, including disseminationthrough printed and online channels. Participation in the programme will constitute the participants’ consent to the above arrangement.*The views and opinions expressed by the speakers do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Hong Kong International Literary Festival. HKILF disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information shared by the speakers.*If the Black Rainstorm Warning or the Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 or above is in force 3 hours before the start time of an event, the event will be cancelled and participants will receive a refund. If the Red or Yellow Rainstorm Warning or the Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 3 is in effect, the event will be held as scheduled. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hong-kong/panel-and-book-launch-|-coming-of-age-how-we-grow-together-as-writers/100001981552717520 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, nonprofit, charities, workshops, meet-and-greet, business, meetups, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 108.8, max: 128, currency: HKD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hong Kong - **state**: HK - **country**: Hong Kong - **location**: Asia Society Hong Kong Center - **lat**: 22.2758518 - **long**: 114.1652563 - **full address**: Asia Society Hong Kong Center, 9 Justice Dr, Admiralty, Hong Kong, Hong Kong ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: PANEL AND BOOK LAUNCH | Coming of Age: How We Grow Together as Writers - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9808b683f58dc791b851577685c169f7c2edf98178075f2b887253561487d1e7-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1770297602 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is PANEL AND BOOK LAUNCH | Coming of Age: How We Grow Together as Writers being held? - **A:** PANEL AND BOOK LAUNCH | Coming of Age: How We Grow Together as Writers takes place on Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Asia Society Hong Kong Center, 9 Justice Dr, Admiralty, Hong Kong, Hong Kong. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for PANEL AND BOOK LAUNCH | Coming of Age: How We Grow Together as Writers? - **A:** Ticket prices for PANEL AND BOOK LAUNCH | Coming of Age: How We Grow Together as Writers range from HKD 109 to HKD 128 depending on the ticket type. 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