Literary Seminars
Small-group seminars built around close reading, literary discussion, and sustained engagement with texts.
Literary seminars provide a space for readers to study literature together through careful reading, shared inquiry, and thoughtful discussion. Each seminar is designed around a particular text, author, theme, or literary tradition, encouraging participants to move beyond first impressions toward deeper interpretation. Seminars focus on reading well rather than reading widely. Sessions combine close reading with historical context, literary analysis, and conversation, allowing participants to engage texts with patience, curiosity, and intellectual rigour.
Seminar Themes
Seminars may be developed around topics such as:
- Reading the Literary Classics
- African Literature
- Modern and Contemporary Fiction
- Literary Theory in Practice
- Close Reading Workshops
- Nature, Place, and Environmental Writing
- The Short Story
Custom seminar themes may also be developed for institutions and organisations.
Who this is for
Literary seminars are suitable for:
- Universities
- Schools
- Literary Organisations
- Reading Groups
- Cultural Institutions
- Independent Learning Communities
Format
Seminars are available online or in person where appropriate.
They may be offered as:
- A Single Intensive Seminar
- A Short Seminar Series
- A Multi-Week Reading Programme
Each seminar is developed in consultation with the host organisation.
Enquiries
If your institution or organisation is interested in hosting a literary seminar, I would be pleased to discuss a programme that aligns with your interests and audience.