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Writing Tips: Are You Underestimating The Power Of Layout In Writing?
Ever wondered how to make your work appeal on an aesthetic level? Perhaps you need to pay attention to the layout of the texts on a word and sentence level. Layout in writing will either make or mar your work. Structure and layout in writing also extend to the entire body of work. Does the […]
Win Upto $81,000 in Any of These Residency Programs and Writing Contests
Apply for any of these contests or residency programs below and stand a chance to win up to $81,000. Do not underestimate the value or quality of your work. Submit them today and you could be on your way to fulfilling your writing dreams. Are you ready? Here they are. The Pith of Prose and […]
Welcome To The Book Tour of Sweet Crude Odyssey By Lawrence Amaeshi
Welcome to the online book tour of Sweet Crude Odyssey ! Lawrence Amaeshi’s book is one that is not just thrilling but enlightening. It is one of those books you cannot put down once you pick it up. The after effects of this enthralling book is nothing short of amazing. You just keep replaying the scenes in your […]
Interview With Ayobami Adebayo, Author Of The Widely-Acclaimed Novel, Stay With
Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀’s stories have appeared in a number of magazines and anthologies, and one was highly commended in the 2009 Commonwealth short story competition. She holds BA and MA degrees in Literature in English from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife and has worked as an editor for Saraba magazine since 2009. She also has an MA […]
How To Earn Your First $100 as a Beginner Freelance Writer
How to make money as a beginner freelance writer? This is arguably one of the most asked questions in the history of creative writing. If you’re going to invest so much time honing your writing skill, you’d better be sure that there are well-paying jobs for creative writers. In this article, Helen Birk, an accomplished […]
Joshua Sule – Why I Think The World Needs More Writers
From the beginning of time, there has been an influx of knowledge passed on from one generation to the other. The beauty of nature coupled with the unarguable blessings of human existence carries within them so much that can be offered to the present generation and generations to come. This bevy of knowledge, if untapped […]
Call For Entries: Submit Your Articles To The Afro Vibe
There is an opportunity for African pop culture writers courtesy of Afro Vibe magazine. Their maiden edition is yet to be released and they are calling for submissions from writers of pop culture. If you are a writer of this genre, this is an opportunity for you. In an email to Brittle paper, Owoade stated […]
Call For Entries: Apply For The Quramo’s Writer’s Prize
The Quramo’s Writer’s Prize is a Nigerian writing prize targeted at new and emerging writers under (16) Sixteen who are actively working to develop their craft and record original Nigerian stories. QWP aims to encourage and stimulate a new community of talented writers, providing an opportunity for otherwise unexposed talent to achieve publishing recognition and […]
Caine Prize 2017 Winner Is…
Bushra al-Fadil from Sudan has won the 2017 Caine Prize for African Writing, described as Africa’s leading literary award, for his short story entitled “The Story of the Girl Whose Birds Flew Away”, translated by Max Shmookkler, published in The Book of Khartoum – A City in Short Fiction (Comma Press, UK. 2016). The Chair […]
How To Teach A Child Creative Writing
Do you want to teach a child creative writing? It is a good idea to teach a child creative writing. It is a rewarding experience when you help children develop communication skills, creativity, and a love for storytelling. Early this month, Brittle Paper published one of my non-fiction articles. It is titled “8 Ways To […]