Key West Literary Seminar

For more than forty years, Key West Literary Seminar has pursued a mission to promote the understanding of important literary works and their authors, support new American voices, and preserve Key West’s literary heritage while providing resources for readers and writers around the world. From our year-round headquarters at the historic Elizabeth Bishop House & Garden, we produce programs such as the annual Seminar, which draws hundreds of readers to explore a unique literary theme each January with some of the great writers of our time. Our Writers’ Workshop Program, also in January, provides writers at all stages of development with opportunities to explore their craft in a focused environment. As part of our commitment to a vibrant literary culture, we present three Emerging Writer Awards each year and provide dozens of scholarships to teachers, librarians, and students. Our Audio Archive provides unique resources to readers around the world, while our Literary Walking Tour offers visitors a guided stroll through Key West’s history of letters. At the Bishop House, we welcome students, educators, nature lovers, and readers of all types into our island city’s literary tradition. An island of less than five square miles, Key West has one of the most intriguing literary heritages of any place in America. We are proud to carry on the life of letters in this island city.