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The 2019 Writivism Short Story and Koffi Addo Nonfiction Prizes—Apply (Prizes: Approx $3000)

Writers of short fiction and creative non-fiction are invited to apply forThe 2019 Writivism Short Story and Koffi Addo Nonfiction Prizes. This prestigious writing contest is free to enter and there are no restrictive themes. Writers can let their imaginations run wild. Submissions  opened on November 1, 2018, And the deadline is the 31st of...

Authorspress Calls for Submissions for its International Poetry Anthology—Apply

Authorspress is currently accepting poetry submissions for its international poetry anthology. Poets all over the world are invited to apply. All submitted poems can be on many theme at all. What matters most is that the poem is the writer’s magnum opus. Shortlisted poems will be published in an international poetry anthology in 2019.  ...

Literary Treatise | On Contemporary African Writers And Their Choices Of Themes

African literature has really come a long way, with a new crop of contemporary African writers emerging on both the African and global literary scene. From Wole Soyinka and Chinua Achebe setting the pace to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ben Okri following up to Yaa Gyasi, NoViolet Bulawayo, Uzodinma Iweala, Chigozie Obioma, Taiye Selasi and...

5 Benefits Of Writing Internships

Let me tell you a story about the benefits of writing internships. Jennifer was one of those youngsters whose beautifully written stories made me go green with envy. Often she would churn out piece after piece in every genre. Her fiction and personal essays were not just logical and inspirational; they were also filled with...

Literary Event/ A Bookversation With Tunde Leye—Register For Free

Literary events excite me. I like the idea of hanging out with writers and chatting about books. If you are like me, you’ll probably want to attend the upcoming book chat organized by Ignite Africa. This event is called bookversation. What is Bookversation? Bookversations is an honest, no holds barred literary discussion similar to An...