August 2012
Humour Short Story Contest
Here is another short story contest. This time it’s for humorous (JAMB) examination stories. The organizers shall be looking for stories that will show creativity, originality and wit. Being a winner takes it all competition, the overall winner will get the grand prize of 50,000 naira. How to apply? Write a story of no more […]
Is There Really Any Justice At All?
Saraba: Justice Issue Perhaps, justice exists. But that’s not what this post is about. There’s better news: the 12th Edition of Saraba has been published. The Justice Issue. The Justice Issue features prolific writers such as: Jumoke Verissimo, Tade Ipadeola, Chioma Iwunze Ibiam, Tonye Willie-Pepple, Ugochukwu Agodom, Nnandez Aniagudo, Lore Adebola, Joshua Osemenho, Changming Yuan […]
Third Edition of the International Flash Fiction Competition
“Museum of Words” First Prize: $ 20,000 Second, Third and Fourth Prizes: $ 1,000 The Third Edition of the International Award for “Museum of Words” Microfiction has opened. Writers from anywhere in the world are welcome to participate. Entries can be written in written in any of the following languages: Hebrew, English, Arabic, or Spanish. […]
The Short Story Competition
From The Short Story Website The Short Story competition is now open. Interested writers can send submissions. Deadline for submissions is September 15th 2012. Awards/Prizes: First prize: £300; Second prize: £150; Third prize: £50 You are advised to read the guidelines carefully to avoid disqualification. Stories must be original and previously unpublished. Word count must […]
EXTENDED DEADLINES
The deadlines for the following contests have been extended. Happy Bookers International Poetry Contest Organisers of Happy Bookers International Poetry Contest have extended the deadline for submission by a few days. The new deadline is now 17th August, 2012. The guidelines remain the same. Word count: 25 words. First prize: $100. Second Prize:$75. More information […]
Thank You!
I want say a big THANK YOU to everyone who voted and to those who tried but couldn’t because the voting process was complicated and difficult. I understand. And thank you to everyone whoever visited this blog, especially to the people who nominated Omalicha. I am sure Ify Omalicha will smile wherever she is. Creative […]
Book Review: Elegy for Iris by John Bayley
This is why I read, Elegy for Iris, by John Bayley. I read Elegy for Iris, because of the literary prowess of John Bayley as well as his impressive curriculum vitae. Another reason was because they made the book into a movie titled Iris, in which Kate Winslet starred. Read: How To Create Characters Readers […]