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Call For Submissions: 2019 Goethe-Institut’s #Afroyoungadult Short Story Contest—Apply

Sep 16, 2018by Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam2

The Goethe-Institut’s Afro Young Adult Short Story contest has open for submissions. Prizes will be awarded to YA writers of African descent whose submitted stories show remarkable talent and creativity. Feel free to get unique story ideas from our list of inspirational podcasts. Rules and Guidelines: Stories must be between 3000 and 5000 words Only...

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The 2019 Commonwealth Short Story Prize—Apply (Prizes: £17,500)

Sep 10, 2018by Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam1

The Commonwealth Short Story Prize has opened for submissions. This prize will be awarded to the best unpublished piece of fiction written by writers from commonwealth countries. Translated stories will be considered for this award. If you attended this free online creative writing course, you probably learned enough to help you win any international short...

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Writing Tips: The Controversial Aspects Of Story Design 4

Feb 23, 2018by Titilope Odeyinka1

So we’ve come to the last part of the series. I’m not crying- just have eye allergies. At least we have these sage words of writing tips to console ourselves with. Do not just read, but make sure you apply what you have learned in your writing. BY CHARLES OPARA If you missed Part 3...

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Writing Tips: The Controversial Aspects Of Story Design 3

Feb 22, 2018by Titilope Odeyinka1

The long awaited concluding parts of Charles Opara’s articles are finally here! You’ve been waiting for it, I know, I know. I have split this article into two parts so you don’t get weary and miss out on these golden words. Don’t forget to read the final part! BY CHARLES OPARA If you missed...

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Writing Tips: The Controversial Aspects Of Story Design 1

Feb 16, 2018by Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam0

By Charles Opara THE CONTROVERSIAL SECOND PART If you missed Part 1, Click To Read. Sometimes trying to write a downright honest story, one devoid of pretensions, can leave bad tastes in some people’s mouths. This may lie in the fact that one character has a belief (a personal viewpoint) that divides opinions. Even worse,...

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Writing Tips: How To Design and/or Craft An Outstanding Story 1

Feb 15, 2018by Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam0

Let me share something about how to design or craft an outstanding story. Here’s something I came across two years ago or so while reading John Truby’s The Anatomy of Story. It’s called the designing principle. The other terms you’ll need to be familiar with to fully grasp it, Although Mr. Truby did a marvelous...

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Short Story Master Class 4: All About The Theme Of Your Story

Oct 19, 2017by Miriam David1

We have come to the last part of this master class series. Click to read Part 1 , Part 2 and Part 3, if you missed them. Else scroll down to continue reading Part 4. When it comes to fiction, what do the terms thematic concept and thematic statement mean? Both make up the theme....

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Call For Submissions: 2019 Goethe-Institut’s #Afroyoungadult Short Story Contest—Apply

The 2019 Commonwealth Short Story Prize—Apply (Prizes: £17,500)

Writing Tips: The Controversial Aspects Of Story Design 4

Writing Tips: The Controversial Aspects Of Story Design 3

Writing Tips: The Controversial Aspects Of Story Design 1

Writing Tips: How To Design and/or Craft An Outstanding Story 1

Short Story Master Class 4: All About The Theme Of Your Story

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