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Writing Prompts

Readers can discover not only the “past,” but also the “present” from Xi Xi’s work. The strategies described here are developed from her work and can be applied to observe Hong Kong today. We hope you can write your own stories based on these writing prompts.
Cover of Mourning the Breast

Writing Prompts

I-space Reinvented

The layout of urban apartment buildings often lacks much variety, and the design may not meet the needs of individual users. Are you satisfied with where you live now?

Cover of The Merry Building

Writing Prompts

A Stranger Nearby

Living in the city means you are surrounded by strangers. Establishing mutual trust and mutual respect with strangers is essential in urban life. Have you ever paid attention to a stranger who was sitting next to you on a bus or in a restaurant? When you go out today, try to observe one stranger, and carefully record his/her appearance, actions, and conversations with others.

Cover of Marvel of a Floating City

Writing Prompts

I-city in a Dream

Take a look at the images below. Imagine one of the images has appeared in your dream and told you about your life at this moment in Hong Kong (or in another place where you live). Which image would it be? Which image speaks to you the most?

Find a list of useful links to websites, databases and scholarly articles related to Xi Xi’s literary works.

Since November 2021, we have organized various writing workshops both online and in person, in areas such as Sham Shui Po, Wan Chai, Kowloon Tong, etc. Learn more about these workshops.

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