Writing advice
Apply Now! The 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship Application is open
The Mandela Washington Fellowship is a merit-based, open competition. All eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection panel after the deadline.The chosen semifinalists will be interviewed by the U.S. embassies or consulates in their home countries. If selected for an interview, applicants must provide a copy of their passport (if available) or other government-issued […]
CLMP’S Literary Award For Self-published Authors
The Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP), the national nonprofit organization supporting the vital work of small literary publishers, has opened submissions for the 2018 Firecracker Awards. The Firecrackers honor independent literature making a sparkling contribution to literary culture. Creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry books, as well as literary magazines published in the 2017 […]
Help Fund An Unfathomable Art Book Of Illustrations
Make a pledge to the literary world of art by contributing to the funding of Wayne Danting-Langdale’s art book of illustrations titled – Unfathomable. The art book is a combination of artwork (drawings, sketches, and paintings) and short writings, all about the characters Eagan has met and the experiences he has come across. This is NOT a […]
A Football-Themed Essay Competition. (Award: N100,000)
This writing contest is organized by Goal.com, in collaboration with the University of Sussex. The idea is to engage Nigerians on how to improve the quality of football in the country. The competition is tagged #WritingGamesNG. Title: “Making Nigerian football attractive in a digital age”. The competition comes in two categories: Category 1: Only final […]
Essay Writing Tips: How To Write The Perfect Essay
Two days ago, we discussed tips for writing an outstanding dissertation. Now we shall discuss tips for writing effective essays. What is an essay? An essay can be described as a composition on a particular theme or subject. Essays can be written in so many different ways. Essays can be narrative, descriptive, definitive, illustrative, argumentative, […]
Get Over 100 Free Writing prompts
Writer’s block can be very annoying especially when you need some inspiration to write and none is forthcoming. You can inspire your writing and get those creative fluids flowing again when you use really creative writing prompts. Check out this new eBook  by JJ Taylor’100 writing prompts for modern women’ we think you will like. […]
Apply Now: 2018 Commonwealth Short Story Prize Is Open For Entries
It is a new season and the 2018 Commonwealth Short Story Prize has opened for submissions! The prize will remain open from 1 September 2017 to 1 November 2017. Start sending in your stories. Who knows? You might be the next winner. Entry is free. The Prize is awarded to the best piece of unpublished short fiction (2,000 […]
7 TIPS FOR WRITING AN OUTSTANDING DISSERTATION
A dissertation is a piece of academic work which is a major requirement for the award of a final degree in a particular area of study. As an academic necessity, the writer is expected to write something unique and innovative on the subject of interest. A dissertation can also be referred to as a project […]
You Stand The Chance To Win $1000 In The Pensters Writing Contest
Are you a student? Are you a writer? Do you want to win a $1000 grant? If your answer is yes to all the questions, then you need to continue reading. You may not be a student but I bet you know more than 1 or 2 students that can use $1000. This grant is […]
Be the winner of a photography mentorship in Myanmar!
This year, World Nomads will be giving an aspiring travel photographer a Travel Photography Scholarship. Apply for this contest and gain the opportunity to capture the vibrant culture of Myanmar under the mentor ship of professional photographer and Canon Master Richard I’Anson. To win this life-changing opportunity, submit your best photo essay featuring a place you […]