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5 Tips on Holding Attention in a Short Story

May 21, 2022by Chiziterem Chijioke0

Writing a short story seems like an easier form of prose than writing a full-length novel. Many writers who do not have the passion to write full-length novels may find ways to express their creativity through short stories. However, just as novels have its techniques, so do short stories. The misconception that short stories are...

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Do I Need An MFA In Creative Writing To Be A Writer? (Pros + Cons + Cost + Scholarships)

Jan 23, 2022by Chiziterem Chijioke1

The debate about whether you need an MFA in creative writing has raged on for many years. This has brought to the fore the many misconceptions about MFA programs. This article is an attempt to analyze what an MFA program can and cannot do for a writer. In recent years, MFA programs have become so...

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A review of Tony Mochama’s Political Parties after Political Parties in Kenya

Jun 30, 2021by Chiziterem Chijioke0

Tony Mochama’s Political Parties after Political Parties in Kenya is an Epoch Making Book in Writing about African Politics Goethe Institute in Nairobi has been hosting the AMKA literary forum to mentor and build writing skills among the budding writers. It has been doing this for a dozen of past years. The forum has been...

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How To Overcome Writer’s block {10 Tips + Personal Examples}

Mar 29, 2021by Chiziterem Chijioke1

Dear Writer, are you wondering how to overcome a writer’s block? You’re in good company. Writer’s block is a common condition that affects almost every writer. This term is often used to describe a situation where a writer loses their creative drive or experiences a creative meltdown of sorts. Many creatives often struggle to overcome...

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A Literary Analysis of Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness And Its Influence On Chinua Achebe.

Mar 6, 2021by Chiziterem Chijioke0

Like in Most of Literatures of the Empires there is Racism in Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness The Saturday Nation in Nairobi has been intermittently publishing discourses about Joseph Conrad the author of Heart of Darkness. On 15th January 2017, it published a page-long article about Chinua Achebe and Joseph Conrad, the article was written by Mr....

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How I monetized my writing skill during the pandemic

Mar 2, 2021by Chiziterem Chijioke0

Many times, people have questioned how beneficial a writing skill is. They have questioned if the writing skill can be monetized or if it is a professional job. In the personal essay beneath, Samuel Ephriam shares his personal experience and how he made a huge discovery in writing during the world wide pandemic that...

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“Commonwealth Foundation Should Focus on Putting the Youths in Professional and Enterprise Leadership Positions,” Says Alexander Opicho

Dec 16, 2020by Chiziterem Chijioke0

The Commonwealth Foundation is the Commonwealth’s agency for civil society. They support people’s participation in democracy and development. In this article, Alexander Opicho, intends to suggest more the foundation can do, for the betterment of all. The London based Commonwealth Foundation has enticing leadership programs. This year, the Foundation held a critical conversation on how...

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