Calling on the poets!!! There’s an ongoing poetry writing competition, sponsored by the Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria, you should enter for. The competition is in celebration of Bloomsday; an annual celebration of the life and works of the great Irish writer James Joyce (1882 – 1941). It is observed every June 16. Submission Guidelines […]
Bloomsday Writing Competition 2020
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How To Beat The Writer’s Block: 5 Best Tips
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When you’re a writer, you face a new challenge every day. Whether it’s turning your ideas into great written content, finding the inner peace you need for writing, or staying motivated. One of the biggest challenges writers need to face is the writer’s block. We’ve all been there. You’re sitting in front of the screen […]
Stress And Loneliness Reduction Through Writing
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We live in a time when stress and loneliness are some of the major issues people struggle with. Feeling stressed out is something people of all ages, professions, and backgrounds are facing daily. But, the problems don’t stop there since stress is one of the major causes of numerous additional health problems. This is why […]
How Social Distancing May Foster Your Writing Process
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Whether you are just starting out as a writer or you have previous experience, you are probably always looking for inspiration. Finding yourself in a situation where you have to spend days indoors can negatively affect your productivity. With social distancing taking place and becoming the new normal, you might need some new ways to […]
The 2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize Shortlist Is Out!
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Earlier today, the shortlist for the 2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize was released and we’re very excited. Now in its ninth year, the Commonwealth Short Story Prize is awarded annually for the best piece of unpublished short fiction from the Commonwealth. Out of the 5,107 entries received from 49 Commonwealth countries, 20 unique stories made […]
Writing Contest: Can you write a blurb for a hypothetical book?
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This writing contest is all about book blurbs. The twist? The organizers want blurbs about completely made-up, nonexistent books. So, get creative and enter for a chance to win $500 for your original blurb. Prize: $500 Deadline: September 15, 2020 Word count: 100 words or fewer The Award prize will be given to the best […]
Social Distancing: 4 Tips To Keep It Together This Period
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As a writer, your routine probably already includes a lot of distancing from the general public for you to really get into your element and birth art. This means the major difference for you, now, is that staying at home is not fully your choice. And you don’t like being told what to do. Here […]