18 May, 2024

CALL FOR WRITERS: ADDA ANTHOLOGY By Commonwealth Writers

Commonwealth’s writers organization is currently accepting submissions for the ADDA anthology.. . adda is Commonwealth Writers’ online gathering of stories, a place where writers and readers can talk to each other across global and geopolitical divides. We are looking to commission a number of stories for adda in the coming months. Each commission will be given detailed […]

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You Can Now Publish Your Stories Without A Publisher!

Do you know you can get your work published and in the hands of your readers without a publisher? Yes, that’s right! Many aspects of the publishing process can now be outsourced, or done easily from the comfort of your home, thanks to technology and the internet. There’s a learning curve, but be assured that it’s not […]

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Get A 25% Discount In The How To Write Fantastic Short Stories Course

I am currently offering a 25% discount on the How To Write Fantastic Short Stories 5-week course. Who is eligible? Every early bird. The first eight writers who sign up and pay the N7500 or $40  fee. Payments can be made to my back account (email me for account details if interested) or via paypal […]

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13 Writers Selected For The IBPF Mentorship/Residency Programme 2016

Thirteen (13) poets have been accepted for the first IBPF mentorship/residency programme. These writers will be paired with mentors for Six (6) weeks after which some of them, based on their performance, will move on to the next phase which is a residency in Ibadan, Oyo State. The mentorship programme offers an opportunity for established […]

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Would You Like To Earn Money From Writing Short-Stories?

Would you like to earn money from writing short-stories? If you’re reading this, then I’m guessing your answer is, YES! You would like to earn money from writing short-stories. You can win over £2,500 in the Commonwealth Short Story Prize or £10,000 in the Caine Prize for African Writing. If you’re between the ages of […]

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Apply for the Ibadan Poetry Book Fund Mentorship/Residency Program

This is to invite interested poets to apply for participation in the first IBPF Poetry Workshop. The Workshop is specifically for the upcoming and potential Nigerian writer who desires to be mentored by an established poet. The mentorship program is an 8-week workshop via virtual interaction including email exchanges between mentor-poet and mentee-poet. This interaction […]

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THREAD RESIDENCY PROGRAM FOR ARTISTS – SENEGAL

Every writer needs the peace and quiet and comfort of a wonderful work space. If you’ve been yearning for one, then you want to consider sending an application to the Thread Residency Program in Senegal. Thread accepts applications from artists and writers of any medium or style. Duration of residency is at least 4 weeks/ […]

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