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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 […]
Narrative Arc, Story Arc, Plot Arc and Character Arc (Definitions + Examples + Tips For Creating A Narrative Arc In Your Story)
What is a story arc? Does it mean the same thing as narrative arc or plot arc? These are questions many budding and professional writers often ask. And they are very important questions too. Storytelling arcs help to make great stories memorable and outstanding. In this article, Charles Opara will give apt narrative arc definitions. […]
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 […]
Join Us for A Tweet Meet With the Author of Onye Gba Nkiti
This Friday, the 31st of July, 2020, we will be having a tweet-meet with Ndubuisi George, the author of Onye Gba Nkiti. The theme for the tweet-meet is “Writing Back Home: The Igbo Literature Neo-Renaissance”. About the Book Onye Gba Nkiti is a new book written in Igbo. The book is a brilliant look at […]
Speculative Fiction: Everything You Need To Know About This Genre {Definitions + Tips + Examples + Opportunities.}
Speculative fiction is becoming more and more popular. Many budding and professional writers are constantly trying to break into this fantastic genre. If you’re new to SpecFic, you’re probably wondering, what is speculative fiction? Or what are the best examples of speculative fiction? Horror, science fiction, alternate history, and black speculative fiction all fall under […]
How To Analyze A Poem (Examples, Worksheet Questions and Tips)
In order to learn how to analyze a poem, you have to understand what poetry is. Poetry is a literary form used to express feelings and ideas. Poetry analysis involves examining the independent elements of a poem to understand those feelings and ideas. There is no one right way to analyze a poem. However, some […]
How To Write An Autobiography, A Biography and Memoir.
Every writer will, at some point, be presented with the opportunity to write creative non-fiction. In this article, the prolific biographer. Mike Ekunno, teaches us how to write an autobiography, biography, and memoir. Ready to learn from this maestro? Keep reading. To understand how to write an autobiography, you must consider how a biography differs […]
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 Points To Tick Before Writing Your SOP For International Universities
If you are looking for an admission in a foreign educational institution, there are certain points you need to before you writing your SOP for international universities. An SOP plays a crucial role while applying for any program and to any university. To make your application stick out, you must make sure to keep all […]