Writing is a craft, in the hands of a master it becomes an art. – N. B. Cole Just because you can speak English doesn’t mean you can write. It is as difficult as learning Read More
Apr 252013
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Apr 052013
A character can be defined as a being in a story. But this is only for some of the time. Some other time a character may choose to be a non-being, as in the case Read More
Mar 272013
One of the reasons why I am a hit with my children is because of my fertile imagination. So while telling the story of Joseph and Portiphar’s wife, I tell them for example that Portiphar’s Read More
Mar 272013
Entries are hereby invited from Nigerian undergraduate students for the 2013 edition of Naija Writers’ Coach Annual Essay Competition. The contest is intended to serve as a national platform for Nigerian students to express their Read More
Mar 202013
CALL FOR ENTRIES Society of Young Nigerian Writers In Collaboration with Ibadan Book Club {Call for Entries} VOICES FROM OJA ‘BA MARKET (Oja ‘ba – a popular traditional market in Ibadan – the largest city Read More
Mar 202013
Entries are hereby invited for The Nigeria Prize for Literature. The yearly literary prize is endowed by Nigeria LNG Limited [NLNG] to honour the author of the best book by a Nigerian within the last Read More
Mar 192013
SODIQ ALABI FOUNDATION, IWO Promoting literacy, literature and local languages UNILORIN PRIZES FOR LITERATURE: CALL FOR ENTRIES We are now accepting entries for the following prizes instituted for University of Ilorin undergraduates: A: Esiaba Irobi Read More
Mar 162013
NIGERIA/ZIMBABWE POETRY EXCHANGE – SHORTLISTED ENTRIES SYNW also Set to Upload two E-Books – Songs of Sorrow and Songs of Freedom Sequel to a call for entries published in Nigerian Tribune, Daily Times, Naira Read More
Mar 092013
SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS (a.k.a Association for the study of Poets, Novelists and Playwrights Lives and Works) In collaboration with UNIBADAN THEATRE MUSEUM AND LIBRARY Under the distinguished Directorship of Dr. Remi Adedkun J.P., Read More
Feb 082013
Ankara Press is devoted to publishing easy-to-read, purse-size romantic fiction titles with African settings, storylines and characters. The idea is getting young people to read by introducing them to short, snazzy, fast-paced stories about the Read More
Feb 032013
Fagunwa Night is an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers toward promoting Yoruba Language and Literature in the South Western zone of Nigeria (Yoruba speaking states). It is also a celebration of Read More
Jan 312013
Straining at the Seams Kairos Productions is pleased to invite submissions from poets for publication in an anthology titled Straining at the Seams: Poems for Nigeria at 100. The anthology, intends to discuss the life Read More
Jan 292013
For National Youth Service Corps Members Only It was as I walked past some excited Corps members practicing some exotic dance steps that the idea occurred to me. What better way for Corps members Read More
Jan 242013
LitCaf Nigeria® SPEAK THE WORD Speech contest As one of the major activities conditioned to further the objectives of LitCaf (a place of books, discussions and entertainment), we present the workplan for a speech Read More
Jan 142013
2013 NIGERIAN CHRISTIAN TEEN WRITER AWARD The Young Nigerian Christian Writers’ Awards aim to discover and encourage writers of the future. A N20, 000 Prize is given for the best unpublished manuscript by a Read More
Jan 122013
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION LITCAF NIGERIA In Collaboration with SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS Present SPEAK THE WORD CONTEST A contest of words and ideas among young Nigerian writers across 24 states of the Federation. Read More
Jan 052013
NEWLY APPOINTED NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS National President –Wole Adedoyin (SYNW Oyo) – 08072673852 V. President – Salman Abubakar (SYNW Abuja) – 08024124404 National Gen. Sec. – Read More
Dec 312012
You want to write, but you don’t seem to have any idea to write about. And you cannot give what you’ve not got, can you? Certainly no! Now that’s not palatable for you! But wait! Read More
Dec 222012
Food has been central to the being and survival of mankind. For this reason, man has continued to beautify, access and embellish it in assorted ways. It continues to provide mental stimulus for thinking and Read More
Dec 162012
Okay, here’s another outlet to get those lovely poems of yours out to… No time and no excuses people!! A new collection of poetry seeks to celebrate Jahman Anikulapo at 50! We welcome poems from Read More