Hay Festival Writers at Work
Hay Festival Writers at Work is a professional development opportunity for Welsh writers, in partnership with Literature Wales, funded by Arts Council of Wales.
Applications for Writers at Work 2026 will open on 28 January.
This opportunity for professional development for Welsh writers takes part at Hay Festival. The fully programmed 10 days allow selected writers to attend masterclasses, workshops, and to network with Welsh, UK based and international writers, publishers, press and agents. There is no age limit, beyond the minimum age of 18, and there are 10 places available.
You can read about the writers who took part in Hay Writers at Work 2025 here.
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