Accra: Krodua Publishing Agency, a digital publishing platform, in collaboration with the British Council, has commenced a six-week writing residency in Accra, aimed at amplifying underrepresented African voices and creating sustainable pathways to publication.
According to Ghana News Agency, the programme, which began on April 19, 2026, marked a significant step in nurturing the next generation of Ghanaian and African writers, following the successful completion of its Creative Writing Intensive programme. Mrs. Julianna Asamoa-Krodua, the Founder of Krodua Publishing Agency, stated that the residency formed the second phase of the Agency's broader literary initiative. The aim is to equip emerging writers with the tools, structure, and mentorship needed to transform their ideas into completed, publication-ready works.
She elaborated that the Agency is a woman-led digital publishing platform dedicated to amplifying underrepresented African voices. The residency builds on the momentum of the recently concluded intensive, which was fully funded by the British Council Ghana's Festival Connect Fund and supported by the Basecamp Initiative in Accra.
Mrs. Asamoa-Krodua emphasized the importance of moving beyond inspiration to execution. She noted that many writers have ideas, but what is often missing is structure, accountability, and sustained guidance. The residency is designed to bridge that gap by supporting writers to not just start, but finish their work. The programme brings together selected participants who demonstrated exceptional potential during the intensive.
Over the course of six weeks, participants will engage in structured weekly sessions, receive mentorship from experienced facilitators, and dedicate consistent time to developing their individual writing projects. Participants are expected to work on focused projects such as memoirs, fiction, poetry collections, or scripts, with an emphasis on discipline and daily writing practice.
The residency also incorporates craft-based learning, covering key elements such as narrative structure, character development, voice, and editing. A defining feature of the residency is its emphasis on milestones and accountability, with participants working towards clearly defined outcomes, including a completed or substantially developed manuscript.
In addition to mentorship, the programme fosters a collaborative environment where participants benefit from peer feedback, shared learning, and creative exchange, strengthening both their individual work and the broader writing community. By the end of the residency, participants are expected to have not only refined their manuscripts but also gained practical insights into preparing their work for publication.
Mrs. Asamoa-Krodua indicated that as Ghana's literary landscape continues to evolve, initiatives such as Krodua's writing residency highlight the growing importance of structured, community-driven programmes. These programmes support writers beyond initial inspiration, ensuring that African stories are not only told but fully developed and positioned for global audiences.