IWW invites applications from interested writers to join the IWW 2026 Writers-in-Residence Programme from 2 March to 29 March 2026, which will culminate in the 2026 IWW Literary Festival with the theme of “Here and There.”
Deadline of submission: 7 September, 2025
2025 IWW Literary Festival
We are excited to host our annual Literary Festival from 10-12 March 2025 showcasing our 2025 Writers-in-Residence . This year’s theme “Crossroads” explores the intersections of culture, creativity, and technology in the literary world.
Full schedule & registration links here: https://fass.hkbu.edu.hk/en/iww2025.html
The International Writers’ Workshop at HKBU is delighted to announce five talented writers as our IWW 2025 Writers-in-Residence! Selected from a highly competitive pool of nearly 200 applicants, these five writers will join us from 17 February to 16 March 2025:
🌟 Krystyna Dąbrowska (Poet & translator, Poland)
🌟 Iosi Havilio (Novelist & visual artist, Argentina)
🌟 Insuk Kim (Novelist, South Korea)
🌟 Aube Rey Lescure (Novelist, USA)
🌟 Aigerim Tazhi (Poet, Kazakhstan)
Stay tuned for more details about our events featuring the five Writers-in-Residence, as well as our exciting Literary Festival on 10-12 March 2025!
Quota: 20 (HKBU students only)