Quick Chat With The Author… is a weekly OkadaBooks series that spotlights indigenous authors, amplifies their voices, and gives character and depth to the brains behind the amazing stories our readers have come to love on the OkadaBooks mobile app. Check back for new episodes Wednesdays at 12 noon. It’s difficult to not notice Larry Sun […]
Quick Chat With The Author #9: “I Infused A Lot Of Vocabulary And Fancy Words Into My First Book To Impress My Readers, But That Was Just Me Masking My Insecurities At The Time.” – Larry Sun
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2022 Commonwealth Short Story Prize: Get Familiar With The Shortlisted Stories
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It’s all shades of excitement over here as The Commonwealth Foundation rolled out its shortlist for the 2022 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. This prestigious yearly Prize is reputable for giving accolades to the best piece of unpublished short stories from the Commonwealth. For 2022, there were a total of 6,730 entries across five continents. 26 […]
6 Tips To Write A Book While Still In College
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It’s hard to deny that reading belongs to one of those amazing skills that become even more important once you become enrolled in college. As you learn how to explore information and synthesize what you discover, you will face different styles that range from argumentative and explanatory to reflective and creative writing. Since most of […]
Quick Chat With The Author #5: “I’m Proud Of Myself For Sharing The Romantic Side Of Africans.” – Amaka Azie
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Quick Chat With The Author… is a weekly OkadaBooks series that spotlights indigenous authors, amplifies their voices, and gives character and depth to the brains behind the amazing stories our readers have come to love on the OkadaBooks mobile app. Check back for new episodes Wednesdays at 12 noon. When I first reached out to Dr. Amaka, […]
Things To Consider When Starting Your Writing Career As A College Student
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The gig industry is a very good way for students to make ends meet while still in college. You can work from home and earn a respectable income while still tending to your college assignments without interruption. However, many college students are lost as to how to begin. How do you start a writing career […]
Quick Chat With The Author #4: “The Woman’s Place Is No Longer In The Kitchen. Our Voices Are Being Heard And This New Norm Has Come To Stay.” – Tope Omotosho
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Quick Chat With The Author… is a weekly OkadaBooks series that spotlights indigenous authors, amplifies their voices, and gives character and depth to the brains behind the amazing stories our readers have come to love on the OkadaBooks mobile app. Check back for new episodes Wednesdays at 12 noon. For this week’s episode, we chat with Tope […]
4 Tips To Give Your Book A Better Fighting Chance On The OkadaBooks Store
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After a lot of effort and sleepless nights, you’re finally done with your book’s final draft. It’s a cathartic moment for you, one that’s a mixture of pride, joy, and relief. You, maybe, struggle with stifling thoughts of what people might think about it upon release, and fear creeps in. It’s a long and fierce […]