A few days ago, a user sent us a message about their perception of the writing technique of most Nigerian writers: Unless you’re not a Nigerian, I find it difficult reading your story that reminds me you’re a Nigerian but has a plot, setting, idea, concept and style based on an American or a foreigner. […]
Check out this Feedback about the Writing Method of Nigerian Authors
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NLNG Commences the 2019 Nigeria Prizes for Literature, Literary Criticism and Science
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Entries are being called for the 2019 Nigeria Prize for Literature, Literary Criticism Prize and Science, all sponsored by Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited. The Science and Literature prizes, which are now in their 15th year, each come with a cash prize of $100, 000 while the Literary Criticism Prize has a prize money of ₦1,000,000 The Science […]
Can you Write Humorous Poems? Then Enter this Contest!
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If you are a writer with a sense of humour, the Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest is something you should definitely consider entering. Now in its 18th year, with $2,250 in prizes, this contest seeks today’s best humor poems. No entry fee is required to participate, no restrictions on age or country, and published as […]
Keeping Free Content Alive with Sponsorships
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Last year, 80% of all books read on the OkadaBooks platform were free, which is a phenomenal number. People from across the country read romance, educational, religious books and more at no cost while adding value to themselves. We take pride in knowing we enable people to enrich themselves and others in these free content. […]
5 Monthly International Writing Contests you Should Participate in
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If you love writing, then getting paid for it is a huge plus. Check out these writing contests open to all countries and unlike most international contests, entry is free! They all have month occurrences, so feel free to bookmark this post for future applications. 1. The Writing District Contest This is a monthly short […]
Apply for the 2019 Nigeria Prize for Literature
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Entries are hereby invited for The Nigeria Prize for Literature. The yearly literature prize is endowed by Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited to honour the author of the best book by a Nigerian within the last four years. The prize rotates among four literary genres- prose fiction, poetry, drama and children’s literature. This year, the competition […]
Volunteer for the 2nd Edition of the Flipleaves Bookathon
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Flipleaves is an African Initiative based in Nigeria which brings creative African people and storytellers together to make books for kids in one day. These books are then curated and made available for prints and free download. Volunteer Opportunity The first edition of the Flipleaves Bookathon was held in September, 2018. Teams made up of Writers, […]