Courses
SBMEN’s 2020 Creative Writing Workshop For Women Is Supported By Ford Foundation / How To Apply
Society for Book and Magazine Editors of Nigeria (SBMEN) is proud to announce its Virtual Creative Writing Workshop for young female writers. The aim of the SBMEN Creative Writing Workshop For Women is to: enhance the skills and talent of female writers; explore the literary works of inspiring female writers and provide a platform for female writers […]
Upskilling With Edtech Tools: All You Need To Know About Writing Certifications
Are you a writer who wants to upskill? Completing a course and getting a writing certification can bring you one step closer to landing the writing job of your dreams. Choosing the right writing course can be very daunting for both early career and established writers. In this article, Haley shares tips on how writers […]
Creative Writing Jobs And Free Writing Courses that Can Help You Land Gigs
It is not unusual to meet writers who desperately want to find creative writing jobs. It only makes sense to earn a living doing what you love, right? Especially since the internet has made it easy for writers to keep their heads above water. Also, many youngsters what to know what kinds of creative writing […]
Attend Best-selling Author Mary Karr’s Memoir Class on Skillshare / How To Get A Free Code To Attend
Mary Karr, the best-selling author who literally wrote the book on memoir (The Art of Memoir, Lit, The Liar’s Club) is teaching an exclusive, new class on memoir on the online learning platform Skillshare, launching Monday, Sept. 2. The class, called Writing the Truth: How to Start Writing Your Memoir, joins Skillshare’s premium membership […]
How Long Is A Short Story?: A Guide On How To Write A Short Story.
The short story form is in high demand. Many writers want to learn how to write a short story. Also, many writers wonder how long is a short story? In this article, Tega explains everything he learned from prolific writer TJ Benson. Wrapped in short story examples are nuggets on short story outlines, elements writing […]
10 Lessons from Olakunle Ologunro’s Creative Writing Workshop
You probably know that feeling, when your mail has not received any acceptance letter in a while, or, that feeling, when you’ve never been to any creative writing workshop. I was experiencing that feeling one night, when Olakunle Ologunro’s message just popped into my. The email notified me that I’d been selected to attend a […]
Register For SBMEN’s Practical Editing Workshop for Magazines and Digital Platforms (It’s Set To Hold This June)
Do you yearn to work as a writer or editor of a print and digital magazine? Do you often dream of designing your own magazine or blog? Are you interested in learning the basics of launching successful websites? Then you should register for the upcoming course titled, SBMEN Practical Editing Workshop for Magazines and Digital […]
Bitch Media 2020 Fellowships For Writers (Awards: $2000 stipend + Training) / How To Apply
The Bitch Media Fellowships for Writers is currently open for submissions. Writers who are interested in writing about feminism, tech, pop culture and activism are encouraged to apply. Who knows? You could win a spot in this highly selective three-month intensive writing fellowship. Bitch Media co-founder, Andi Zeisler, will be directing the program. If selected, […]
African Women Writers Workshop 2019 /How To Apply
As the name implies, this prestigious workshop is open to women from the African continent. Slated to hold in Ghana, this 10-day residency program will be facilitated by Yewande Omotosho and Sylvia Vollenhoven. The program is an initiative of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF). Deadline: 24th June 2019. Who is Eligible To Apply […]
2019 Gotham Writers’ 10-Word Short Story Contest—Apply
If you can craft an engaging and compelling micro-fiction in ten words, then you should definitely apply for this free-to-enter writing contest. Here’s a snippet from the press release: It may be apocryphal, but the story goes that Ernest Hemingway won a bet by writing a short story that ran fewer than ten words. One […]