By Morkporkpor Anku
Accra, April 24, GNA — 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.
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, Krodua Publishing Agency, told the Ghana News Agency that the residency formed the second phase of the Agency’s broader literary initiative to equip emerging writers with the tools, structure, and mentorship needed to transform their ideas into completed, publication-ready works.
She said the Agency was 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,” she added.
Mrs Asamoa-Krodua emphasised the importance of moving beyond inspiration to execution.
“Many writers have ideas, but what is often missing is structure, accountability, and sustained guidance. This residency is designed to bridge that gap—supporting writers to not just start, but finish their work,” she said.
The programme brings together selected participants who demonstrated exceptional potential during the intensive.
Mrs Asamoa-Krodua said over the course of six weeks, they would 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 Founder said the residency also incorporated craft-based learning, covering key elements such as narrative structure, character development, voice, and editing.
A defining feature of the residency would be 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.
Mrs Asamoa-Krodua indicated that by the end of the residency, participants were expected to have not only refined their manuscripts but also gained practical insights into preparing their work for publication.
She said as Ghana’s literary landscape continued to evolve, initiatives such as Krodua’s writing residency highlighted the growing importance of structured, community-driven programmes that support writers beyond initial inspiration; ensuring that African stories were not only told but fully developed and positioned for global audiences.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe