CYTC Outstanding Series: Writer-in-Residence, Famous Taiwanese Writer Mr. Kan Yao-Ming

Mr. Kan Yao-Ming is one of the most outstanding Taiwanese young writers. Cheng Yu Tung College was honored to have him as Writer-in-Residence from 26th October to 1st November. During this period, he delivered a lecture and three fiction writing workshops, sharing his views on literary creation with all students and teachers.

In the afternoon of 26th October, his lecture on Collegiate Learning Day “The Road Not Taken-What I have learned from writing”, had 80 audience and was received with hearty round of applause. His interesting stories and views on writing aroused students’ enthusiasm. Mr. Kan used to be a journalist, a high school teacher and now as a writer he said he has learned how to “be passionate, be persistent and be innovative” in writing. In addition, Mr. Kan encouraged the audience to read more. We could do imitation and creativity through reading, which are also the important elements of fiction writing.

The workshops were also successful. During fiction writing workshops, Kan Yao-Ming tutored 11 young student‘s literary works carefully and exchanged opinions with them. He taught them about plot setting, characterization and asked them to practice writing a 150 word piece in 15 minutes. His sharing was unconventional and helpful. In addition, his erudition, sense of humor and affable manner truly impressed students.

Mr. Kan had his bachelor degree in Chinese Literature in Tunghai University, Taiwan, and received his master degree in Graduate institute of Creative Writing and English Literature of Dong Hwa University, Taiwan. Now he is a part-time lecturer in Jing Yi University, Taiwan. He has published a total of 5 novels and obtained several literary awards in Taiwan such as Chinatimes Literature Award and Book of Year of Taipei International Book Exhibition. His famous works are “Kill the Ghost”, “Mysterious Train ” and “The Girl and the Woodcutter”. The Girl and the Woodcutter has just won the Jury Award in the 6th Dream of the Red Chamber Award, which is the significant world’s distinguished novel award in Chinese.

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