Nigerian speculative fiction writer Naomi Eselojor has been named among the eight writers chosen for Spread the Word’s Developing Tutors programme for 2025/26, a scheme that offers emerging writers their first paid opportunity to design and deliver creative writing workshops.
The programme, which received 30 applications, supports writers in running their debut workshops by providing mentorship, feedback, and teaching experience. Eselojor will lead an online session titled Creating Africanfuturist Worlds: Blending Tradition, Innovation and Imagination on Tuesday 7 October 2025, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Bobby Nayyar, Programme Manager says:
“It’s our second year of running an open call for Developing Tutors workshops. I’ve been impressed by the range of ideas on offer, which ultimately made the selection process incredibly competitive. We have chosen a range of workshops that push boundaries and explore new avenues for creative work and teaching styles. We look forward to working closely with each tutor.”
Naomi Eselojor is a Nigerian speculative fiction writer and global talent migrant endorsed by Arts Council England for her contributions to Africanfuturism. Winner of the 2023 Utopian Award for Short Fiction and the 2024 Wilson Okereke Prize for Short Stories, she is a Nommo Award finalist with works published in Omenana, Lolwe, Dark Matter Magazine, Flame Tree Press anthologies, and more. Her stories have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, Ako Caine Prize, and Utopian Awards. An alum of Milford Writer’s Workshop, Voodoonauts Fellowship, and other programmes, she has served as a Sprinng Mentor and is currently Senior Editor at Ojuju Magazine.
The Developing Tutors scheme will run from October 2025 to March 2026, featuring eight workshops across different genres and approaches, delivered both online and in person.
Tickets for all sessions will be available to purchase from Wednesday 27 August 2025 via Ticket Tailor.
Bakare Oluwatobiloba
I write to educate, motivate and define history with literature. Just being me!
