International Writers' Blog

Our monthly 'Meet the Haymaker' series shares stories of the change-makers at the heart of Hay Festival and the impact it has had on their lives. This month, get to know Roger Wells, Hay Festival Head Steward. 

Posted 1 December 2025Read more

Our monthly 'Meet the Haymaker' series shares stories of the change-makers at the heart of Hay Festival and the impact it has had on their lives. This month, get to know Mel Owen, comedian, script writer, author and presenter, who's taking part in Scribblers Cymraeg 2025.

Posted 1 November 2025Read more

Our monthly 'Meet the Haymaker' series shares stories of the change-makers at the heart of Hay Festival and the impact it has had on their lives. This month, get to know Olesya Khromeychuk, director of the Ukrainian Institute London, writer, and frequent Festival contributor.

Posted 1 October 2025Read more

Our monthly 'Meet the Haymaker' series shares stories of the change-makers at the heart of Hay Festival and the impact it has had on their lives. This month, get to know Ilze Barobs, a longtime supporter of Hay Festival Segovia, which celebrates its 20th edition this month.

Posted 1 September 2025Read more

A spoken word piece from Hay Festival 2025 Writers at Work participant DUKE AL, inspired by his Festival experience. 

Posted 23 August 2025 by DUKE ALRead more

Our monthly 'Meet the Haymaker' series shares stories of the change-makers at the heart of Hay Festival and the impact it has had on their lives. This month, get to know Alex Wharton, author, poet, Children's Laureate Wales and one of the St Thomas Cantilupe residency artists.

Posted 30 July 2025Read more

A new poem from Hay Festival 2025 Writers at Work participant Esyllt Lewis, inspired by her Festival experience. 

Posted 24 July 2025 by Esyllt LewisRead more

A diary piece from Hay Festival 2025 Writers at Work participant Dr Gemma June Howell, reflecting on her Festival experience. 

Posted 3 July 2025 by Dr Gemma June HowellRead more

A new piece of creative work from Hay Festival 2025 Writers at Work participant Tom Cardew, reflecting on his Festival experience. 

Posted 3 July 2025 by Tom CardewRead more

Our monthly 'Meet the Haymaker' series shares stories of the change-makers at the heart of Hay Festival and the impact it has had on their lives. This month, get to know Bradley Taylor, participant in The Platform at Hay Festival 2024 and winner of the Roundhouse Poetry Slam.

Posted 1 July 2025Read more

Hay Festival 2025 Writers at Work participant Rosy Adams looks back on this year's Festival, her personal highlights and professional gains. 

Posted 15 June 2025 by Rosy AdamsRead more

A diary piece from Hay Festival 2025 Writers at Work participant Jade E. Bradford, reflecting on her Festival experience. 

Posted 15 June 2025 by Jade E. BradfordRead more

A new piece of creative work from Hay Festival 2025 Writers at Work participant Gosia Buzzanca, reflecting on her Festival experience. 

Posted 15 June 2025 by Gosia BuzzancaRead more

Our monthly 'Meet the Haymaker' series shares stories of the change-makers at the heart of Hay Festival and the impact it has had on their lives. This month, get to know Marianne Wamuyu, Book Bunk and Nairobi Litfest Programmes and Events Manager.

Posted 1 June 2025Read more

Our monthly 'Meet the Haymaker' series shares stories of the change-makers at the heart of Hay Festival Global and the impact it has had on their lives. This month, hear from Gemma June Howell, author and Hay Festival 2025 Writers at Work participant.

Posted 1 May 2025Read more

Our monthly 'Meet the Haymaker' series shares stories of the change-makers at the heart of Hay Festival Global and the impact it has had on their lives. This month, hear from Glyn Morgan, one of our Hay Festival stewards.

Posted 1 April 2025Read more

Our monthly 'Meet the Haymaker' series shares stories of the change-makers at the heart of Hay Festival Global and the impact it has had on their lives. This month, hear from Liz Hyder, author and recent Scribblers Tour artist.

Posted 1 March 2025Read more

Our monthly 'Meet the Haymaker' series shares stories of the change-makers at the heart of Hay Festival Global and the impact it has had on their lives. This month, hear from Senthil Kumaran Raja Kumar, a former Hay Festival Academy participant who now works as an artist manager.

Posted 1 February 2025Read more

Our monthly 'Meet the Haymaker' series shares stories of the change-makers at the heart of Hay Festival Global and the impact it has had on their lives. This month, hear from Martín Murillo Gómez, the man behind La carreta Literaria in Colombia.

Posted 1 January 2025Read more

Our monthly 'Meet the Haymaker' series shares stories of the change-makers at the heart of Hay Festival Global and the impact it has had on their lives. This month, hear from the outgoing Chair of Hay Festival Global's Board of Trustees, literary agent Caroline Michel.

Posted 1 December 2024Read more