Hong Kong Baptist University is currently accepting applications for its International Writers Workshop 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Hong Kong Baptist University - International Writers Workshop
Founded in 2004, the International Writers’ Workshop (IWW) at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has hosted over 150 writers from more than 60 countries. We invite applications from interested writers to join our 2027 Writers-in-Residence Programme from 26 February 2027 –25 March 2027. The programme will culminate in the IWW Literary Festival with the theme of “Inheritance”. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to address how their work connects to our theme.
Benefits of Hong Kong Baptist University - International Writers Workshop
What IWW Provides:
- Roundtrip economy class airfare;
- Accommodation on HKBU’s campus for 4 weeks;
- A per diem.
Hong Kong Baptist University - International Writers Workshop Requirements
- Writers must have at least one published literary book with a press (self-published books are ineligible);
- Currently reside outside of Hong Kong;
- Have a functional command of English or Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese).
Residency Programme Requirements:
- Attend the entire residency from 26 February 2027 – 25 March 2027;
- Attend the Welcome Ceremony during the first week;
- Participate in the Literary Festival during the final week. Writers are encouraged to share a piece of writing in conversation with the Literary Festival’s theme.
Application Date and Process
- A 1-page, single-spaced Artist’s Statement in English or Chinese describing your work and your writing goals for the IWW Writers-in-Residence Programme. If your statement is composed in Chinese, please provide a 1-paragraph summary in English;
- 10-12 pages of recent work, such as creative nonfiction, digital writing, drama, fiction, graphic forms, libretti, or poetry. Please provide an English or a Chinese translation of your work if your original work is not in English nor Chinese;
- A CV or resume;
- Contact information, including the e-mail addresses, of two referees; and
- All application materials should be in 12-point type with 1-inch margins.
Please send your application materials as a single PDF to [email protected] by 14 August 2026. Applicants will be notified of the results by November 2026.
Application Deadline
14 August, 2026
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