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Guess Who Featured On 56 Nigerian Women Writers?
56 Nigerian women writers were celebrated by Bookshy and these women included – novelists, playwrights, poets, short story writers and more – who have published works over the last 56 years. The list begins with Ayobami Adebayo, The author of Stay With Me. It is published by (what seems like) everyone: Kwani? in Kenya, Canongate […]
Are You A Writer? Enter The Nine Dots Prize For A Chance To Win $100,000
Hello Fellow Writer, Do you want to win $100,000 for writing a 3,000-word essay? Then you should consider applying for the upcoming Nine Dots Prize and a proposed book outline. The winner will get a huge pile of cash, and the chance to write their proposed book. The recently announced Nine Dots Prize seeks to […]
Winners Of The Sigma Tertiary Essay Competition
Following an assessment exercise that involved entries received across twenty-one (21) States in Nigeria, Sigma Club, University of Ibadan hereby announce the winners of the Sigma Tertiary Essay Competition I as follows: 1ST PRIZE WINNER: MSONTER ANZAA, BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY 2ND PRIZE WINNER: EMEKA EZEKWESIRI CHIGOZIE, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN 3RD PRIZE WINNER: DAHUNSI JUWONLO EMMANUEL, […]
WELCOME TO THE ONLINE BOOK TOUR OF BEYOND THE TRIAL BY CHIGOZIE ANULI MBADUGHA
Creative writing news welcomes you to the online book tour of Beyond The Trial by the talented Chigozie Anuli Mbadugha. This is the first of five (5) tour stops in her one week book tour. Attend the other blog tours for more insight into this life rewarding book. See the Tour schedule HERE. We thoroughly […]
Realism and the African Novel. A study of Ewan Alufohai’s The Moto-boy.
Book Review: The Moto-boy Title: The Moto-Boy Author: Ewan Alufohai Length: 217 pages Genre: fiction. Publisher / Safmos publishers Source: Ik bookshop Rating: 4/5 Why I Read It: It proffers direct solution to national challenges. Date Read: 15/03/2015 Review Written by: Omoh Bright Sado INTRODUCTION Realism and the African novel have become holistically married on […]
THEME IN FICTION: THEMATIC CONCEPT AND THEMATIC By Charles Opara
When it comes to fiction, what do the terms thematic concept and thematic statement mean? Both make up theme. They are the two (and only) components of theme. The thematic concept is the idea, or the set of ideas, you, as a writer, will work with. They are clear to you. And there is usually […]
Saraba Magazine Releases New Fiction Supplement, “Let’s Talk About Something Else”
Saraba Magazine is excited to announce a new and exciting release by Suzanne Ushie with the interesting title, ‘Let’s Talk About Something Else.’ Below is the press release; Saraba Magazine is delighted to announce the release of Suzanne Ushie’s new short story titled “Let’s Talk About Something Else” “Let’s Talk About Something Else” is the […]
Iceland Writers Retreat Alumni Award 2023: Scholarship applications now accepted!
The Iceland Writers Retreat Alumni Award offers talented writers in need of financial support an opportunity to attend the Iceland Writers Retreat in Reykjavík, Iceland in April, 2023. Eligibility Anyone who is aged 18 or over on April 26, 2023 is eligible to apply. The winning candidate(s) must demonstrate that s/he does not have the […]
Win a spot at the Iceland Writers Retreat!
Iceland Writers Retreat is offering one person a free spot to their retreat in April 2017. The winner will receive the full retreat package, including a free hotel stay, tours, most meals, and all workshops for the duration of the event, from 5 to 9 April. Iceland – Regard the Moon!: Many authors have drawn parallels […]
Residences for writers
Fondation Jan Michalski is offering residency for writers. The Foundation features an original group of seven residential modules that are available to writers, translators, and other creative individuals for residencies of varying lengths. Hanging from the openwork canopy surrounding the Foundation, these living spaces are called “treehouses” and offer ideal conditions to anyone looking to […]