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,
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Nneka Lesley Arimah’s Short Story, “Skinned” Wins Caine Prize For African Writing 2019
Nigerian writer, Nneka Lesley Arimah has been announced inner of the 2019 Edition of the Caine Prize for African Writing.
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BlackBird Books Writer’s Residency for Young African Women at Casa Lorde Pretoria (Awards: R5,000 + More) / How To Apply
Emerging women writers are invited to apply to the amazing BlackBird Books Writers Residency Program for Young African Women. Blackbird
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Samsung Engineering/ UN-Sponsored Environment 12th Eco-generation Environmental Essay Competition 2019 (Awards: certificates and Samsung electronic devices) / How To Apply
Young writers from all over the world are invited to apply for “The 12th Eco-generation Environmental Essay Competition”. This contest
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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
Read MoreUN High Commissioner for Refugees Essay Competition 2019 / How To Apply
Research essayists at the graduate (Masters or Doctoral) level are invited to enter for the ongoing UN High Commissioner Refugee Essay
Read MoreAward Winning Writer Chika Unigwe Weighs In On The Busola Dakolo-Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo Rape Scandal. Read Here.
You have probably heard about the sexual assault scandal involving Photographer Busola Dakolo and COZA pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo. You probably
Read MorePitch To Publication 2019 Is Now Open / How To Apply (Awards: Book deal and more)
Do you have a book you’d like to send to a publisher? Are you tired of writing and sending out
Read MoreMorland Writing Scholarships For African Writers 2019 (Awards:₤18,000) / How To Apply
The Miles Morland Foundation Scholarship 2019 has opened for submissions. So if you’re an African writer (by origin or naturalization)
Read MoreSubmit Poems and Stories To This Self Care and Me Time-Themed Anthology (Award: $200 + 25 Contributors Copies)
Chicken Soup for the Soul is currently accepting personal essays for its upcoming anthology. This new anthology is themed: “Self
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