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Short Story Master Class Part 2: What Makes a Good Story?
If you missed Part 1, you might want to CLICK HERE to read. Most times, as writers, we focus on the art of writing, neglecting the art of storytelling or story-crafting. A lot of us are good writers, but some of us have trouble telling a good story. When your writing is up to […]
What Makes A Good Story By Charles Opara
You may have all those juicy ideas in head about that ground breaking story but how do you tell it? Having a great story idea is a good start but you have to be able to tell the story in such a way that people can relate with its central theme. Until your story can create […]
What Makes A Good Story By Charles Opara
Most times, as writers, we discuss the art of writing but we don’t say much about the art of storytelling or story crafting. A lot of us are good writers, but the real breakthrough starts with storytelling. Because it is what takes your writing from raw art to real entertainment. If writing is artistic expression, […]
Jean Stein Grant for Literary Oral History/How To Apply(Prize:15,000$)
The PEN/Jean Stein Grant for Literary Oral History is now open. PEN/Jean Stein Grant for Literary Oral History recognizes a literary work of nonfiction that uses oral history to highlight an event, individual, place, or movement. They have recently announced the commencement of the 2021 grant conferral. More so, they will confer two PEN/Jean Stein […]
The Commonwealth Short Story Prize Regional Winners
The 2024 Commonwealth Short Prize Regional winners have been announced. According to the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, this year’s prize attracted the highest number of entrants ever, and the winners were all nominated for the first time. The winning stories carry readers from a small village in Trinidad to a lonely motel in New Zealand […]
5 Tips on Holding Attention in a Short-Story { Step by Step Guide + Examples}
Many budding short story writers struggle with holding-attention in a short-story. Writing a short story seems like an easier form of prose than writing a full-length novel. Writers who do not have the passion to write full-length novels may find ways to express their creativity through short stories. However, just as novel writing has its […]
Kepress Short Story Submissions 2024 is now Open/ How to Apply (Reward: Publication in an Anthology + More)
Kemka Ezinwo Press (KEP) Kepress Ltd is an independent publisher keen on books about Africa, of Africans, and by Africans. Kepress Short Story Submission 2024 is now Open! Attention storytellers! Kepress is thrilled to announce the opening of submissions for the Short Story Anthology. More so, this is a collection that will be submitted to […]
How To Write A Story Like A Literary Great (Story Writing Tips + Examples)
Budding writers often wonder how to write a story. Not just a story, but a good story that everyone remembers and recommends. The world is full of stories, so you have to work hard at yours to make it outstanding. So if you often wonder how to create a story, you have come to the […]
Jim Baen Memorial Short Story Award (Prize: .08/word+ Award + Publication)
The Jim Baen Memorial Short Story Award is currently open for submissions of short science fiction stories that depict the near future of space exploration. Jim Baen Memorial Short Story Award is a team-up of The National Space Society and Baen Books to applaud science fiction’s role in advancing real science. They believe that since […]
Aquila Children’s Magazine Submission / How to Submit (£105 per short story)
Aquila Children’s Magazine accepts submissions from contributors who write stories interesting to younger audiences. AQUILA HQ is right by the sea in sunny Eastbourne, East Sussex. They are a family-run business with a small editorial team expanded by expert writers and artists from around the globe and all working together to produce a special, quality […]