The International Writers’ Workshop at HKBU invites applications from interested writers to join the IWW 2027 Writers-in-Residence Programme from 26 February to 25 March 2026, which will culminate with the 2027 IWW Literary Festival. Our theme this year is “Inheritance.”
Deadline of submission: 14 August 2026
The International Writers’ Workshop (IWW) at Hong Kong Baptist University warmly invites you to join the 2026 IWW Literary Festival, which features our six Writers-in-Residence in a series of panels, workshops, and literary readings that speak to this year’s theme “Here & There”.
Please note that seats are limited, so you are encouraged to register early using the link here.
If you have any questions, please contact us at iwwevent@hkbu.edu.hk.
We look forward to welcoming you!
The International Writers’ Workshop at HKBU is delighted to announce six talented writers as our IWW 2026 Writers-in-Residence! Selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants, these six writers will join us from 2 March to 29 March 2026:
🌟 Susan Barker (Novelist, UK)
🌟 Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor (Novelist, Kenya)
🌟 Dong Li (Poet & Translator, Germany)
🌟 Gabriela Babnik Ouattara (Novelist & Translator, Slovenia)
🌟 Mashiul Alam (Novelist & Translator, Bangladesh)
🌟 Rob Doyle (Novelist, Ireland)
Stay tuned for more details about our events featuring our Writers-in-Residence, as well as our exciting Literary Festival on 23-25 March 2026!
Quota: 20 (HKBU students only)