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Older Writers Grant, Speculative literature foundation logo.
Opportunities for writersWhat's New

The Older Writers Grant | How to Apply ($1000)

May 14, 2026 Chinaza James-Ibe

  The Older Writers Grant from the Speculative Literature Foundation (SLF) is now open for applications. With a $1,000 cash

the emerging critics fellowship - NBCC
FellowshipsWhat's New

The Emerging Critics Fellowship / How to Apply

May 14, 2026 Chinaza James-Ibe
the oxford poetry prize
Poetry contestsWhat's New

The Oxford Poetry Prize | How to Submit ($3,500)

May 9, 2026 Chinaza James-Ibe
The Cooper Prize
Opportunities for writersPlaywriting CompetitionsWhat's New

The Cooper Prize ($20,000 AUD)

May 9, 2026 Chinaza James-Ibe
Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship, flyer
FellowshipsWhat's New

Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship / How to Apply

May 7, 2026 Chinaza James-Ibe

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What exactly is the New York Times Best Seller List And How Can Authors Get On It
Editor's BlogFeaturedPublishing Your BookWhat's New

What Exactly is the New York Times Bestseller List And How Can Authors Get On It?

Nov 20, 2025 Emmanuella Omonigho

One of the many goals of authors these days is to be a bestseller, and what better way to be

How to Market Your Book on Social Media: Lessons From Successful Authors
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How to Market Your Book on Social Media: Lessons From Successful Authors

Oct 13, 2025 Emmanuella Omonigho
Interview with O. Henry Prize Winner Jane Kalu
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Interview with O. Henry Prize Winner Jane Kalu

Jun 20, 2025 Emmanuella Omonigho
Mwila Agatha Zaza Ubwali Hope Prize
FeaturedINTERVIEWSWhat's New

Mwila Agatha Zaza on How Cross-Cultural Experiences Mold Her Writing – Ubwali Hope Prize Interview Series

Jun 7, 2025 Emmanuella Omonigho

New Releases

The Shipikisha Club by Mubanga Kalimamukwento
Book ReviewNEW RELEASESWhat's New

Book Review: Marriage, Motherhood and The Cost of Womanhood in The Shipikisha Club by Mubanga Kalimamukwento

Jan 11, 2026 Emmanuella Omonigho

Motherhood, wifely duties, culture, and gender-based violence are the themes that fuel The Shipikisha Club by Mubanga Kalimamukwento. Divided into

Review of Rebellion Ground Zero by T.J. Martins Poster
Book ReviewNEW RELEASESWhat's New

Book Review: “Rebellion: Ground Zero” by T.J. Martins is a Bold Political-Romantic Thriller Pushing for a Better Nigeria

Jun 12, 2025 Emmanuella Omonigho
A Review of This Motherless Land, flyer. Maroon and Yellow. Publication details.
Book ReviewNEW RELEASES

Matryoshka Matryoshka: A Review of Nikki May’s This Motherless Land

Mar 11, 2025 Chinaza James-Ibe
What to know about Chimamanda’s New Book Dream Count
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What to Know About Chimamanda’s New Novel ‘Dream Count’

Oct 2, 2024 Emmanuella Omonigho

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