About Us: Conference of Southwest Writers (COSWRITE)

 

CONFERENCE OF SOUTHWEST WRITERS (COSWRITE)

 

Conference of Southwest Writers (COSWRITE) is a regional writers’ body setup to provide support and platform for writers and readers in the southwest region of Nigeria (Yoruba Speaking states) and beyond.  COSWRITE will attract writers from only Yoruba speaking states of all ages from all walks of life. The states include: Ekiti, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Lagos states. The literary body will also play an active role in preserving and promoting Yoruba books, language, literature, culture and tradition. The regional body is strictly for promoting Yoruba Agenda.

 

COSWRITE will also be dedicated to honing and supporting the highest potentials of Yoruba writers and also be committed to promoting their works and other intellectual properties.

 

AIM AND OBJECTIVES

 

1.       To create a thoughtful, intentional, and inclusive platform where Southwest writers from the Yoruba speaking states can gather to exchange wisdom on the art and craft of writing and celebrate vibrant creativity and accomplishment.

2.       To support Southwest Writers from Yoruba Speaking states in their literary pursuits while providing opportunities to participate in the larger writing community

3.       To amplify voices of Yoruba Writers and promote their works.

4.       To find new writers and provide them with necessary tools in order to achieve their creative goals.

5.       To promote Yoruba Literature, Language, Culture and Tradition

 

12 POINTS AGENDA OF COSWRITE

1.       Odua Book Council

2.       Odua Book and Art Festival

3.       Centre for Yoruba Literature Research, Development and Documentation

4.       Odua Literature Prize

5.       Yoruba Writers Interview Series

6.       Odua Writers Series

7.       Fagunwa Correspondence Course

8.       National Day of Remembrance for Departed Yoruba Writers like D.O. Fagunwa, Akinwumi Isola, Adebayo Faleti, Oladejo Okediji, Afolabi Olabimtan, T.M. Aluko, Amos Tutuola, Wale Ogunyemi to mention but few

9.       Odua Writers Academy

10.   Odua Writers Residency

11.   COSWRITE Quarterly Workshop

12.   COSWRITE Chapbook Series