Editor’s Blog
Passing Film Explained: Review Of The Movie Adaptation Of Nella Larson’s Novel.
Nominated by Time Magazine as one of the best movies of 2021, ”Passing” is a masterpiece. But this film is so complicated, it deserves to be explained and reviewed, hence the massive online search for “Passing Film Explained”. Particularly, the ambiguous ending. If this wasn’t the case, “Passing film ending” and “Passing film summary” won’t […]
10 Statement Of Purpose Examples: How To Wow The Admission Committees Of Fully-Funded MFA Programs With Your Personal Statement (Guide + Samples +Tips)
Have you been struggling to write your personal statement or SOP? Reading some good statement of purpose examples and MFA personal statement samples can make your application season easier and less stressful. Also, it helps to read practical advice by professors who have sat on MFA in Creative Writing Admissions Committees, particularly professors who know […]
Starting Your Own Online Literary Magazine: A Guide To Launching A Lit Mag
Have you always dreamed of running your own literature magazine? Maybe it’s something that you’ve never really intended to do, but you’ve spotted a gap in the market. And you’ve, at some point, wondered how to start a literary magazine. If you’ve decided that it’s something that you want to do, you need to start […]
6 Amazing Poets Share Ideas on Editing, Rejections, and Books
Recently, I reached out to six of the most amazing poets on the Nigerian literary scene at the moment and asked then how they deal with editing, rejections, and books they’ll recommend. These poets are: Sillerman Book finalist Nome Emeka Patrick; Brittle Paper Award winner for poetry and author of Sky Raining Fists JK Anowe; […]
5 Sustainable Energy Tips And Ideas For Writers.
Sustainable energy has become a topical issue as the world continues to grapple with a variety of environmental challenges. There are many sustainable energy tips for writers to explore. Many writers are beginning to explore themes of sustainable energy and climate change in their stories, poems, films, and other forms of storytelling. Read: 5 Effective […]
How To Write A Novel: Steps To Writing A Bestselling Fiction Book From Start To Finish.
You can learn how to write a novel, if you work hard at it. Writing a novel isn’t rocket science. It can be learned. Yes, you can learn how to write a novel from start to finish. And that’s what this comprehensive book writing guide will teach you. Study this guide, if you are open […]
Serendipity And Chika Unigwe’s Lecture At The Center Of Memories. I Learned About The Importance Of Owning and Controlling Our Own Narratives.
This is how I learned the importance of controlling our own narratives, which was the central theme of a lecture by Chika Unigwe. Some writers rely on serendipity to lead them to a writer they have long admired or an idea they have been trying to explore. I am not such a writer. I am […]
Register For The Upcoming SBMEN Fiction and Non-Fiction Editing Workshop for Editors and Writers Billed To Hold This September
The Society of Book and Magazine Editors of Nigeria (SBMEN) will be holding another career-changing editing workshop in September, 2019. This upcoming workshop will be its third for the year. This edition has been themed: The Fundamentals of Fiction and Non-Fiction Editing. If you have always dreamed of becoming a professional editor, here’s your chance […]
South African Writer, Sisca Julius, Wins The Inaugural Edition Of The K And L Prize For Literature
Sisca Julius wins the K and L prize ($1000 New Zealand) for her story, Honey Bee. Her story along with all longlisted entries would be published in the K and L Anthology, Histories of Yesterday. Julius is a 23 year-old Bachelor of Arts student, studying at Sol Plaatje University in Kimberley, South Africa. Her […]
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 […]