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    M.A.N: A Creative Fiction by Tolu Dara 

    We are thrilled to share this creative fiction by Tolu Dara with you. The story tells itself. You will be fascinated by how it overpowers the writer, meanders carefreely and knots itself into a ribbon of creativity. Just like us, you will wonder why a…

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    Along Came Love: A Short Story By Zubair Hassan Baba 

    Along Came Love by Zubair Hassan Baba is what we might refer to as brilliant historical fiction. It tells the Nigerian story of post-colonial travail and the bloody civil war. You may smile, sigh and probably tear up but surely you will fall deeply in…

    Eboquills, 3 months ago 0 7 min read  
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    Along Came Love: A Short Story By Zubair Hassan Baba 

    Along Came Love by Zubair Hassan Baba is what we might refer to as brilliant historical fiction. It tells the Nigerian story of post-colonial travail and the bloody civil war. You may smile, sigh and probably tear up but surely you will fall deeply in…

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    Along Came Love: A Short Story By Zubair Hassan Baba 

    Along Came Love by Zubair Hassan Baba is what we might refer to as brilliant historical fiction. It tells the Nigerian story of post-colonial travail and the bloody civil war. You may smile, sigh and probably tear up but surely you will fall deeply in…

    Eboquills, 3 months ago 1 11 min read  
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    Dear Kojo, A Short Story By Ubong Johnson 

    Oscillating between vices and wild teenage love, Kojo, a delinquent boy is about to meet his end and only this letter might save him. “Dear Kojo” by Ubong Johnson is a story written from the heart. It is warm and enjoyable to read. – Editorial…

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    Sarah’s Story, A Short Story By Chuks Obinna 

    A man desperate to fill a vacuum meets a woman who commercializes her company, gives pleasure for payment but he is hesitant to call her a prostitute. Why does friendship hide in some of the most unlikely places? Chuks Obinna answers this question in this…

    Eboquills, 4 months ago 0 8 min read  
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    Broken Bird, A Short Story By Nweke Ozioma Ruth 

    Imade’s husband and children are wiped out by a violent bandit attack. How does she process the tragic loss? Does the world around her adjusts or simply hurry along as though nothing happened? Nweke Ozioma Ruth’s “Broken Bird”, is a heartbreaking short story, that is…

    Eboquills, 5 months ago 1 5 min read  
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    Brach and Ara, A Short Story By Ghanaian Writer, Ewoenam Kukah 

    Many people believe that telling stories from the second-person point of view can mess up plots and make dialogues cranky, but Ghanaian writer, Ewoenam Kukah, makes an exception with her short love story, “Brach and Ara”. You will be somewhere in between thrilled and impressed…

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    Hidden Pains, A Short Story By Ephraim Ndubisi Orji 

    Duni is married to a charming man who is a closet monster. For how long can she go on absorbing the pain? In Hidden Pains, Ephraim Ndubisi Orji answers this question as he writes about domestic violence, the sad reality of several marriages around the…

    Eboquills, 6 months ago 0 3 min read  
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    Dreamer, A Short Story By Foyin Ejilola 

    “Dreamer” is a brilliant short story and a fine mΓ©lange of creative monologues. Foyin Ejilola tells what others might write off as an ‘ordinary’ story from an extraordinary point of view. This makes an enjoyable read. – Editorial Team Her feet were always planted firmly…

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    Enter The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2021"The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition is the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools, established in 1883. With thousands of young people taking part each year, it is an important way to recognise achievement, elevate youth voices and develop key skills through creative writing.For 2021 the Competition theme is Community in the Commonwealth. With the global spread of COVID-19, we’ve seen the lives of many Commonwealth citizens affected. However, through adversity, societies came together and stories of growth, community and hope continue to emerge. All entrants and all participating schools receive a Certificate of Participation and one Winner and Runner-up from the Senior and Junior categories will win a trip to London for a week of educational and cultural events."Read guidelines here: eboquills.com/2021/06/12/enter-the-queens-commonwealth-essay-competition-2021/ ... See MoreSee Less

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    Nearly every writer has a story about how their jo Nearly every writer has a story about how their journey to writing began with first falling in love with books! . . Some even speak of connecting with books at such a tender age that is sometimes baffling. Since today is Children's Day, and #tbtπŸ”™ we thought you would not mind telling us some of your favorite children's book! . . What's that one book that takes you way back and brings back some of your fondest childhood memories? Is it Kola Onadipe's Sugar Girl? Or Achebe's Chike and the River? Or Cyprian Ekwensi's An African Night Entertainment? . . We're eager to know... Drop your comment. Tag a writer! πŸ™‚πŸ€— . . #children'sday2021 #books #childhoodmemories #writers #childrensbooks #favoritebooks #childrensbookauthors #writingcommunity
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    Our Writer Crush this Wednesday is Chidera Ihekere Our Writer Crush this Wednesday is Chidera Ihekereleome-Okorie, @chidera.ihekereleome_okorie . . She recently won first place in the Nigerian NewsDirect Poetry Prize and was appointed Poet Laureate . . Congratulations to the amiable poet! . . . #wcw #writingcommunity #writercrushwednesday #poets
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    Every 21st March, we celebrate poetry and poets ar Every 21st March, we celebrate poetry and poets around the world. . . This year, on #worldpoetryday, the @ehi_ogwiji, Creative Director, Eboquills sends a warm audio message to poets who brew balm in their lines and touch lives without even knowing it. . . She says, poets often get in the mire of messy emotions but they're admirable. Absolutely! And... the world needs them πŸ™‚ . . Mention your favorite poet in the comments boxπŸ‘‡πŸΎπŸ‘‡πŸΎ, let's celebrate them πŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎ . . . #poetrycommunity #poets #worldpoetryday2021
    Our #MCM this Monday is Abdulbaseet Yusuff @aboo_h Our #MCM this Monday is Abdulbaseet Yusuff @aboo_harith . . Poet, storyteller, and creative in every sense of the word. . . Abdul is a fantastic writer, one that you should be reading.
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    Writing Tip . . The urge to over-explain and litte Writing Tip . . The urge to over-explain and litter one's work with unnecessary adjectives can seem irresistible and even seem like the wisest thing to do if one of your writing goals is clarity. . . But Paulo Coelho, @paulocoelho says the right thing to do is to trust your readers. Never over-explain! It is not bad to give them a hint and let their imaginations pick it from there. . . This writing tip is very important when writing prose. Don't spread a character too thin. Don't give him or her all away. It's such a fine way to keep your reader hooked. . . #writers #writingadvice
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    Avatareboquills@eboquills·
    29 May

    The poem, "Sugar on wet Sand" by Omodero David, is experimental and daring. The poet is set to take the #poetrycommunity by storm and our fingers are crossed.

    Read the #poem here:
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    #poem #poetry #writing

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    6 May

    "Along Came Love" by Zubair Hassan Baba, is what we might refer to as brilliant historical fiction. You may smile or sigh but surely, you will fall deeply in love with Zubair's storytelling style at the end of it all.

    Read story here: https://eboquills.com/2021/05/01/along-came-love-a-short-story-by-zubair-hassan-baba/

    #fiction #writing

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    27 Apr

    "...I am the voice of reason,
    That dance not to the deceitful tone
    Of political eloquence and propaganda
    I am the voice above religious hypocrisy and sycophancy
    Truth is my warrant and change is my cause..."

    Who Hears Me? By Etim Bassey Onyam

    Read here: https://eboquills.com/2021/04/24/one-poem-by-etim-bassey-onyam/

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