Immersion Writers Africa
Held across various countries in Africa, Immersion Writers Africa is a transformative initiative designed to nurture and promote literary and scholarly talent. This program offers aspiring and established poets, creative writers, nonfiction writers, and academicians a unique opportunity to refine their craft through intensive workshops, mentorship sessions with renowned authors, and collaborative writing projects. Participants engage in culturally immersive activities, writing exercises, peer reviews, and discussions on contemporary African literature and storytelling techniques. By fostering a vibrant community of writers, the program not only enhances individual skills but also elevates African narratives, encouraging voices from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds to share their stories with the world.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
January 3-10, 2025
Senegal
Our January writers’ workshop will be led by renowned poet, associate professor, and Guggenheim Fellow, Airea Dee Matthews, and held in the vibrant city of Dakar and the seaside village of Somone, Senegal. We welcome academic writers, literary critics, creative writers, poets, and other storytellers who are interested in carving out time for writing and exploration.
July 10-17, 2025
Senegal
Our July writers’ workshop will be held in the lush and rustic southern region of Senegal and the vibrant city of Dakar. We welcome academic writers, literary critics, creative writers, poets, and other storytellers who are interested in carving out time for a mixture of writing, art gallery visits, nature walks, mangrove boat rides, beach walks, and city exploration.
August 5-12, 2025
Rwanda
Our August writers’ workshop will be held in the verdant country of Rwanda. We welcome academic writers, literary critics, creative writers, poets, and other storytellers who are interested in carving out time for writing, reflection, nature walks, animal sightings, bird watching, and exploration.