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5 Effective Tips For Overcoming Writers Block—A New Guest Post on Okada Books
I have a new guest post up on the okadabooks blog. It is titled 5 Tips For Overcoming Writer’s Block. If you have been struggling to write for a while, then you probably want to read this post. It’s one thing to know how to create interesting stories. Writing them in a creative way is […]
The Right Researching Teachers For Writers
Researching is an essential tool for any writer who wishes to explore the art of writing creative non-fiction. Both professional and budding writers have been motivated by the $100,000 Nine Dots Prize and Chicken Soup For The Soul. Writing non-fiction books has never been more lucrative than it is today. However, the ability to cut […]
Chimamanda Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus Creative Writing Workshop 2018—How To Apply (Updated)
We are pleased to announce that Chimamanda Adichie‘s prestigious creative writing workshop has finally returned. The creative writing workshop will no longer be called the Farafina Trust Writing Workshop. Its new name is the Purple Hibiscus Creative Writing Workshop. Beautiful name I must say. The Trace Nigeria-sponsored workshop will run from 20th – 30th November […]
The 2018 Lagos Poetry Festival—Register
If you’ve just read How I Earned My First $1,200 From Writing and Publishing Poetry by Pamelyn Casto. You probably can’t wait to write your next poem. I have good news for you. Another fantastic poetry literary festival is underway. It’s got everything a poet needs for inspiration. Literary enthusiasts are invited to attend the […]
Winners of the 2018 International Radio Playwriting Competition
BBC World Service and British Council has announced the winners of the prestigious 2018 international radio playwriting competition. This year, 1,500 submissions were received from 114 countries. Amazing isn’t it? 1500 entries received from 114 countries. Who Won The BBC World Service International Playwriting Competition for 2018? The first two prizes were awarded to: “Aziz […]
#ManBookerPrize 2018 Shortlist Has Been Announced
Literary enthusiasts all over the world have been waiting with bated breaths for the 2018 Man Booker Prize shortlist. Today, 20th September, 2018, the judges have announced their top five books for the £50,000 Man Booker Prize. So who made the prestigious 2018 Man Booker Prize shortlist? This shortlist features two men and four women […]
2018 African Writers Awards—Apply
The 2018 African Writers Awards is open for submissions. This award is organized by the African Writers Development Trust (AWDT) , and will be given to the best prose fiction, and poetry writers. All you have to do is send in your entry. The writing contest is organized annually as part of the African Writers […]