February 2019
Handle Rejection In Publishing Like A Pro: The Ultimate Guide To Sending, Receiving and Ignoring Writer’s Rejection.
Wondering how to handle rejection in publishing? First, imagine the portrait of the writer as Job. Alive today, Job would be a combination of Musk, Dangote, Gates, Otedola and Elumelu. Yes, he would have all their children too. Job had a nice family, his prosperity was scaffolding. A talented writer, with publication credits here and […]
Writing Advice From The Founder of The Novelry, Man Booker Longlisted Author Louise Dean
‘Hello, It’s Ben from Simon & Schuster. Well, as you probably know I love your book and we’d like to be your publisher.’ That’s the phone call every writer hopes to get. Here are the 20 things I did to get that phone call, and then I’m going to give you the 5 things you […]
Worldwide Call for Submissions: Serial Killer Anthology (Awards: $130 + 2 Copies of the Anthology)–Apply
Writers and reporters of crime fiction might be interested in submitting stories this American publisher. According to the editor, they are especially interested in stories which feature serial killers from locations outside of the United States. “If you prefer to write about a serial killer who’s extremely well known to American audiences, offer a new […]
Major Themes and Symbols From The House of Bernarda Alba
In the play, The House of Bernarda Alba by Federico Garcia Lorca, oppression, death, depression, and desire are recurrent themes that relate to each other. The play, la casa de Bernarda Alba, also focuses on what happens when freedom and individuality are restricted. Almost all the characters in The House of Bernarda Alba fall into […]
Resonance: A Personal Essay on the 2018 Purple Hibiscus Trust Creative Writing Workshop
Life is funny, really. When I applied for the Purple Hibiscus Trust Creative Writing Workshop [which will be referred to as PHTCWW from now, as I hope you honestly don’t expect me to write that long thingy again], I’d hoped to get in but I didn’t expect to, if you know what I mean. I’d […]
Gender Roles Within Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Ernest | An Academic Essay
Within the play The Importance of Being Ernest the male and female characters are fulfilling stereotypical Victorian-era gender roles superficially. Jack who is also known as Ernest in his second life portray bachelors who live the privileged life while Gwendolen is the prime example of “perfect” femininity. I will dissect the gender roles between men […]
Content Creation At Its Finest: The Ultimate Guide For Every Writer
A decade ago, only a few people were aware of the true significance of content creation. Web content was used to address the basics of a certain product. The marketers were oblivious to the power of conceptualization. They never considered the need to educate customers let alone attracting buyers. With the wave of modernization, industries […]