Key West Literary Seminar

The Key West Literary Seminar is an annual gathering that has convened writers and readers in Key West, Florida, since 1983. Founded by a group of local writers and literary enthusiasts, it was conceived as a winter refuge where serious literary conversation could unfold away from the metropolitan centers of publishing. Over four decades, the Seminar has hosted many of the most distinguished voices in contemporary letters, while maintaining an intimate scale that encourages sustained engagement between presenters and attendees. Its core mission is to foster a deeper appreciation of literature through lectures, panels, and informal exchange, with each year’s program organized around a distinct theme.