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List Of Best Selling Authors That Were Once Rejected By Publishers

There are many best-selling authors that were once rejected by publishers. Rejection by publishers can bring a sense of disappointment, frustration, and self doubt, especially if you had high hopes for a particular piece of work. I earned my writing stripes with a large man’s shoebox overflowing with rejection slips… more than 100 before I...

100 INFLUENTIAL NIGERIAN WRITERS UNDER 40

At the end of every year, it is the tradition of Nigerian Writers Awards (NWA) to release 100 outstanding Nigerian Writers under 40 who have distinguished themselves in their respective writing fields and cover virtually all category of writing (Media, Literature, Entertainment and Arts). This list of 100 most influential Nigerian writers under 40 making a...

SSDA Releases The Longlist For The $1000 Short Story Day Africa Prize

On the 6th of December 2017, SSDA released the longlist for the $1000 short story day Africa prize.  This year they sought after innovative short fiction exploring identity, especially themes surrounding gender identity and sexuality. This year’s list features stories from all over the continent and diaspora such as  ‘All Our Lives’. This story follows nine young...

SWN Announces The ‘Top Entries’ in Memory of Achebe

In pursuance with the “Call For Submission In Memory of Achebe” made by the Society of Young Nigerian Writers, Anambra State Chapter, in collaboration with the Anambra State Library Board; it pleases the forum to unveil the top ten entries that stand out among the numerous others, as stated in the call. This ‘call for...

United Nations Environment Assembly #WASHPOLLUTION Essay Contest—Apply

In their call for submissions, climate Wednesday calls on all youth activists in Africa to lend their voices to and visually participate in the foremost “United Nations Environment Assembly” (UNEA3) conference focused on the campaign #BeatPollution. Participants will contest through representing solutions to WASH Pollution in their communities. This contest will be hosted in the historical city of...

Chicken Soup For The Soul Is Accepting True Holiday Stories

Chicken Soup for the Soul is calling for submissions for their 2018 collection of true, heartfelt, holiday stories! Share your holiday experiences in a story. Your story should have elements of holiday traditions, humor, special memories and unique experiences shared with loved ones. Deadline for submission is January 10th, 2018 and your stories should not be more...