The Key West Literary Seminar has long served as a gathering point for serious readers and writers, and its workshop program extends that mission into the intimate space of the classroom. This iteration, scheduled for January 3–7, 2027, is led by Jamel Brinkley, whose own fiction has earned recognition for its formal control and emotional precision. The seminar's institutional context—rooted in a tradition of pairing distinguished faculty with small cohorts—suggests that participants can expect rigorous attention to craft rather than broad survey instruction. The workshop is open to writers of all levels and does not require an advance writing submission. Instead, applicants submit a cover letter of 500 words or fewer describing their interest in the workshop and outlining their writing background and prior workshop experience, if any. This structure places the burden of selection on the stated intentions and trajectory of the applicant rather than on a polished manuscript sample. The cost is $675, with a $300 deposit due within seven days of acceptance. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the class is full, and the seminar continues to accept applications after capacity is reached in anticipation of cancellations. For writers considering this opportunity, the absence of a manuscript requirement may signal that the instructor and selection committee are prioritizing fit, seriousness of purpose, and readiness to engage with the material over prior publication or formal credentials. The rolling admissions model rewards early, well-considered applications. Financial aid is available through a separate application process, which applicants seeking support should pursue independently of the main workshop form.