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Writing undoubtedly has become an essential part of storytelling. What we learn by observing the digital space in the twenty-first century is this: you need to know how to write. Politicians, event managers, athletes, grocery store owners, all of these people need content.
Here’s a compilation of training resources from our second installation of the Itanile writing workshop with Resoketswe Manenzhe @avatar_reso, and Kolawale Samuel Adebayo @officialpstkay (IG) & @samofthevoice (Twitter).
The poems traverse through dirges and nostalgia to arrive at a convention where love is a fleeting thing. The prose – the entire issue, even – beckon the reader to partake of whims, dreams, and dares.
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The writers in this issue have taken the decision to shape the dialogue of the day by continuing to write. In doing so, these writers have opened new doors to all sorts of conversations about everyday living. They have also given us stories that make us gasp delightedly, cry and laugh. Such was my experience reading them. Through the stories, I was reminded of our shared humanity. I was also prompted to remember our complexities as humans. In the end, I found myself gaining fresh perspectives.
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Let's start with after the night you had that first chat with him. When he texted you those words your mind was empty of, but wanted to hear. You were alone in your room, on your bed. The lights were off and the darkness was boring and cold. You were completely...
Life would be much easier if people mean what they say and say exactly what they mean every single time. Or why should I need a special gift of discernment just to communicate with you? When you're not a demon or angel, or maybe you are. Some words baffle me as it...
When my ex stamped his foot that I must get an abortion, I gave him an ultimatum, "It is either i keep this baby or i leave this relationship"I told him on the last day we met. Nigga chose the other, he rather lose me than raise a child. I would be lying if...
So I am sitting here, watching the sunrise and thinking of the relationship that almost destroyed me. I have not slept a wink all night, stayed up working on my first novel. As I watch the sun rise, I think back on the previous months, and realize, how I have come a...
I want to recommend 5 powerful apps for writers before I go off today, they make you achieve more in less time. These apps are: No 1:: WordPress Mobile If you own a WordPress site, this app helps you manage it from your mobile phone. Whether it is self-hosted or free,...
You don't want to miss out of this chance to sit in the writer's hall of fame and also walk away with the awesome prizes in this contest. Total of 100k in cash prizes and other exciting opportunities. Designed life in partnership with Creative Freelance Writerz (CFW)...
You notice her in class. She's beautiful, busty and brainy. Three Bs in one. You get to talk to her and you exchange numbers. You promise to call her as soon as you get home. It's late in the night and you call. You talk for a few minutes. She tells you her full name...
I learnt some valuable lessons from Tayo Bakare’s life .I learnt that marriage is not a bed of rose, that every marriage has its ups and downs, that all that glittered is not gold and not to get too desperate for marriage. I stared moodily into my glass of wine until...
Ronke Macaulay’s "Green Passport in the Rainbow Nation: the story of Nigerians in South Africa," a document with a premise as enshrined in the title, is about the life Nigerians live in the southernmost African nation of South Africa. It got its official premiere at...
The Court did not sit early. So I had ample time confer with my client. This case has been burning in my heart since the NGO I now work for picked it up from Suleja prisons on Friday. It was the sole thing on my mind throughout the weekend; it served as a form of...
