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Writing Tips: The Controversial Aspects Of Story Design 4
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 […]
Writing Tips: The Controversial Aspects Of Story Design 2
By Charles Opara THE CONTROVERSIAL THIRD PART If you missed Part 1, Click To Read. Part 2 can be found HERE Stories are powerful tools for teaching and correcting, for pointing out the wrongs in society, for addressing issues that are difficult to speak about. Writers are people who are able to look at subject […]
Writing Tips: The Controversial Aspects Of Story Design 1
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, […]
Story Making West Africa Workshop—Apply
To ensure the creation of children stories in indigenous languages, British Council, has collaborated with the African Storybook initiative to pilot an initiative. This project aims to promote the arts, education and mother-tongue based multilingual education in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is an amazing opportunity for writers and illustrators to contribute to the production of these […]
Apply Now – Earn Up To $250 Writing For COINage Magazine (Opportunity for Writers)
COINage is looking for contributors with a broad knowledge and experience in the business of coins. To be a contributor to their online magazine, you need to have a high degree of writing proficiency. Their audience consists of coin collectors and investors. COINage magazine provides a refreshing review for the experienced collector and introduces key concepts for […]
The Dusty Manuscript Contest—Apply (Awards: Over 1 Million Naira)
Yet another Book Prize is here! GTBank, Farafina and OkadaBooks are launching the “Dusty Manuscript” initiative. It is a brand new literary prize created to discover a first novel manuscript written by a Nigerian author. We all know how hard it is to write a book- some might find it easier to attempt to soften […]
Writing Tips: The Power Of The Right Point Of View
Let’s talk about the right Point Of View (POV) Writers, Point Of View is as important to you as chicks to a mother hen! Guard it jealously! You may fail in grammar, punctuation, write a novel filled with plot holes, include enough expository dialogue to choke a main drain, and you’ll still capture readers if […]
Sunset Magazine Calls For Submissions—Apply
Sunset magazine is Western America’s biggest magazine. Their issues dwell largely on four subject areas: travel and recreation, gardening and outdoor living, food and entertaining, and home design and decorating. Sunset is looking for properly researched, well-written stories and ideas that pertain to home gardening projects that can be successfully executed in a day or over […]
Call For Submissions: The Masters Review’s New Voices Category (Award: $200)
The Masters Reviews prides itself as a platform for emerging writers. They are currently inviting new writers to submit short stories and narrative non-fiction for publication. They pay 10 cents per word, up to $200. And there is no entry fee for its ‘new voices’ category. Who is Eligible? Writers who have not published a […]
New Literary and Political Journal Alert: The Village Square Journal
The Village Square Journal A new magazine described as a journal of literary/political criticism has just been founded by a few enthusiasts who believe strongly that there is obviously need to have more platforms promoting works of arts from diverse voices the world over. The Village Square Journal was founded by three Nigerians; Obinna Udenwe, […]