Summer Literary Seminars (SLS) is one of the world’s foremost, one-of- a-kind international literary and cultural organizations, founded in 1998 and currently operating on three continents: North America (Montreal, Quebec, Canada), Europe (Tbilisi, Georgia), and Africa (Nairobi-Lamu, Kenya).
After ten years Read More
**Enrolment has been reopened for a limited time. Space is limited – apply now!**
In December 2018, SLS Kenya will offer two workshops/residencies: the first in the Loita Hills territory of the Maasai land, in the Southern Rift Valley, some 25 miles from Read More
After the remarkable success of our flagship 2017 program in Tbilisi, Georgia, we will be returning in 2018, from July 15–29. The rich literary tradition and culture of Georgia has inspired countless international poets Read More
Applications have been re-opened for SLS Kenya 2018. Click here to apply.
We ask for a $150 USD deposit and a writing sample (10-15 pages of poetry; no more than 20-25 double-spaced pages of prose) to complete your application. (Note that if Read More
Interested in our 2016 Kwani?-SLS program in Kenya? Here’s your chance to win free tuition with a tweet!
June 27th 12:00 AM – July 3rd 11:59 PM
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SLS, in connection with its upcoming programs in Georgia (Summer 2018) and Kenya (December 2018), and in conjunction with Fence magazine, is excited to announce its 2018 literary contest.
The first-place winners in poetry and
Announcing the winners of this year’s SLS Fiction and Poetry Contest!
Thank you to all who participated; we have received close to 500 submissions, with lots of strong work from every