Ibadan Book Club Set To Host Free One-Day AI Training Workshop For Writers

 

IBADAN BOOK CLUB SET TO HOST FREE ONE-DAY AI TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR WRITERS

The Ibadan Book Club has announced plans to organize a one-day free training workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for writers, as part of its sustained efforts to equip creatives with contemporary tools for literary production and professional growth. This disclosure was made in a press statement issued by the Convener of the workshop, Wole Adedoyin, who noted that the initiative aligns with the Club’s vision of keeping writers relevant in a rapidly evolving digital age.

According to the statement, the workshop is designed to introduce writers to the growing relationship between artificial intelligence and creative writing, while also demystifying common misconceptions surrounding the use of AI in literary and professional contexts.

The Ibadan Book Club emphasized that the training stressed its commitment to innovation, capacity building, and the promotion of ethical and responsible engagement with emerging technologies within the literary ecosystem.

Over the years, the Club, through its Ibadan Writers’ Studio, has successfully organized several impactful workshops aimed at strengthening the skills of writers and literary enthusiasts. These include Copyright Workshops, Book Review Workshops, Drama Writing Techniques Workshops, and Publishing and Book Production Workshops, among others, which have consistently attracted participants from within and outside Ibadan, reinforcing the Club’s reputation as a hub for literary development.

The upcoming AI workshop is scheduled to hold on Saturday, January 31st, at 12:00 PM, at the Board Room of the Oyo State Library Board, located opposite the historic Cocoa House in Dugbe, Ibadan.

Participants will be exposed to carefully curated topics such as Understanding AI for Writers: What It Is and What It Isn’t, Using AI for Idea Generation and Story Development, Prompt Writing Skills for Creative and Professional Writers, and AI as an Editing and Revision Partner. Other areas to be explored include ethics and originality, copyright and ownership in AI-assisted writing, AI in journalism and nonfiction, bias and inclusive storytelling, research and productivity tools, as well as preserving the human voice in an AI-driven era.

The Guest Lecturer for the workshop is Mr. Fadele Olusola Daniel, Head of the E-Library at The Polytechnic, Ibadan. He is a seasoned digital creator, AI expert, and professional librarian with vast experience in automation, software development, systems analysis, and information management. Mr. Daniel, a member of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), holds academic qualifications in Computer Science, Statistics, and Library, Archival and Information Studies from the University of Ibadan.

The Ibadan Book Club stressed that the workshop is completely free of charge, as part of its resolve to make knowledge accessible to writers regardless of economic background. Interested participants are required to send their name, age, location, and phone number via SMS or WhatsApp to 08072673852 to secure participation.

The statement also revealed that a special reading will be held in honour of Ayomide Inufin, a member of the Club and winner of the Best Spoken Word Newcomer Award at the 2025 Wordplay Poetry Awards in London.

The Club also expressed profound gratitude to Dr. Awele Ilusanmi, FANA, President of the Literary Authors Cooperative Multipurpose Society of Nigeria and Founder of the Book Marketing Class Africa (BMACA), for her sustained monthly support. Her partnership, the statement noted, has been instrumental in ensuring the continuity and success of the Club’s literary engagements.