A Critique of Layrite’s Random Run Poem Series Taking a cursory look at the first installment of the Random Run series, any reader would be forgiven for immediately thinking “what the hell is this?” Well Read More
Jul 062012
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Jun 282012
SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS Call for submission Directory of Young Nigerian writers (For published writers only) Society of Young Nigerian writers is using this opportunity to call the attention of interested young Nigerian writers Read More
Jun 192012
The Society of Young Nigerian writers will on Saturday 23rd of June, 2012 holds it poetry writing and techniques workshop at the Amphitheatre, (at the back of the former house of the Nobel Laureate, Prof. Read More
Jun 152012
Ever read some books and wish you were blessed with a magical writing skill from above? I have always found myself in that position countless times, albeit am fascinated by the works of some authors. Read More
May 252012
The Association of Nigerian Christian Authors and Publishers is a professional support organization for Christians who perform writing, proof reading, editing, critiquing and similar services for writers and publishers (and those who are intereested in Read More
May 232012
Ibadan Book Club is an initiative of Society of Young Nigerian Writers. It was established by the Society in order to contribute its own quota towards the growth and development of Reading Culture in Nigeria. Read More
May 182012
The Ibadan book reading correspondence course is written by recognized and dedicated book lovers. We have nearly ten to fifteen writers working on our questions. They are poets who have written recognized literary works for Read More
May 152012
At the 2012 edition of the Fidelity Bank International Creative Writing Workshop, participants will be expected to read and discuss a wide range of fiction, as well as complete short writing and reading exercises. Read More
May 132012
SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS Presents Certificate Training Workshop On Poetry Writing & Techniques EPIC – BALLAD – ODE – LYRICS – ELEGY/DIRGE – EPISTOLARY- SONNET Practical Based Training For: Aspiring Poets Self Publishing Read More
May 042012
Recently on Facebook I posted the words of Louis Auchincloss: “To most readers the word ‘fiction’ is an utter fraud. They are entirely convinced that each character has an exact counterpart in real life and Read More
Apr 272012
Download Saraba Sex Issue Just like sex, I have often been faced with the dire difficulty to properly place Saraba using brief sentences. Saraba is just like that – like sex, it communes with your Read More
Apr 252012
An evening of everything ART. Poetry Short Stories Novel Excerpts Networking Discussions and More. Come and lounge at the US Embassy with likeminded individuals every first Thursday of the month. The next edition takes place Read More
Apr 242012
Compared to previous years and previous years shortlists, this latest commonwealth shortlist for both the story prize and the book prize is a slap in the face of Nigerians. I really don’t want to believe Read More
Apr 062012
the SEX issue! The latest issue of Saraba Magazine, the SEX issue, is now online! In the issue are: We Have Chosen to be Gay/Keguro Macharia Marebeta Ma Wamuyu/Nyambura Kiarie Wamuyu’s Poem/Nyambura Kiarie Size Matters/Ivor Read More
Mar 192012
No. i dont have anything against this young man. on the contrary i have a deep respect for his intellect and for his artistry. the first time i came across his work i was browsing Read More
Mar 182012
MY EXPERIENCE IN THE NIGERIAN LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS (NLNG) LITERATURE AWARD 2011 COMPETITION BY CHINYERE OBI-OBASI, RUNNER UP LESSON NO. 1 You just never can tell. Always do keep an open mind. Life throws things Read More
Mar 112012
A writer’s primary motivator should be anticipated praise. Adulation, ovation, commendation–whatever it is called–he should dream of these as he puts his pen to paper. The writer should constantly craft parallel scenarios of the beautiful Read More
Jan 252012
SPROUTERS is an annual mentorship project, running from January to December, that was launched to groom young Nigerian girl writers on the art of creative writing. Through a maximum mentorship ratio of 1:5, girls between Read More
Jan 022012
Hey guys, so after incorporating most of your comments and taking others into consideration, I went ahead and sent it to an editor to clean it and trim it of the excess fat. I only received Read More
Nov 162011
I love fiction. I read one short story a day and at least two books a month. I say this not to boast, but so that you believe me when I say I can recognise Read More