Tactics to Help Creative Writers Gain Recognition
Maybe you’ve seen less experienced writers gain attention quickly and wish you had their luck. Roman philosopher Seneca stated, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” You can achieve impressive success and get discovered by using some strategic tactics for creative writers. Find a…
My journey has been tough- AfriiGallery Founder, Richard Agbor, in Conversation with Eboquills
Richard Agbor recently launched a fantastic web app for creatives in Africa. In this interview, Ehi-kowoicho Ogwiji, Eboquills Editor-in-Chief, catches up with Richard on his journey as a creative and how he created Afrii-Gallery. Get a cup of coffee, it is a long but absolutely…
The Monster by Eminem Ft. Rihanna has Lessons for Writers
Eboquills contributing editor, Shalom Kasim, shares an insider’s view of the writer’s world. It is interesting how he draws insights from two popular music stars- Eminem and Rihanna- referencing their lyrics while at it. Sit back and enjoy. So many times, we stay in our…
Writers’ Jokes: Writers Living it up!
So, who told you that writers don’t have fun or make fun of themselves? That person is wrong! Writers do have fun! They make fun of their art. They jest fellow writers, and they laugh at adjectives. We have compiled 36 writing and writer-quotes, just…
What To Do When You Can’t Write Poetry Again
What should you do when you can’t write poetry again? Nasiba Babale’s Facebook post on 16th April, 2022, which had triggered close to 400 reactions and over a hundred comments reads; “I feel like a retired poet.” This conscious or ‘unconscious’ expression of hers is…
5 Experiences Every Writer Looks Forward to and How to Help
Have you got some writers in your corner, and you’re wondering, ‘what do these weirdos want?’ Contributing Editor, Kasim Shalom made a list of 5 experiences every writer looks forward to and how you can help them get those experiences. As writers, there are over…
A Walk for the Words: 3 Things [+ 1] Every Writer Taking a Stroll Must Know!
Every writer taking a stroll either to clear their heads or hunt stories needs to read this beautiful piece by Eboquills Contributing Editor (Prose); Kasim, Shalom. Ever had the plight of looking for the inspiration to complete a piece, in weird places, times, and ways?…
True and Ever: Hacks for Romance Writers
Our focus today is romance writing. I’ve got some hacks for romance writers. Yay, but of course no preferential treatment here. We’d get to everyone even our historical novelists, Sci-fi’ers, and every sub-genre we have featured in the best of Eboquills Fiction! Okay, I am…
Poetic Language and the 21st Century Audience
Jacob Kawghule shares his thoughts on the evolution of poetry/poetic language and how the 21st century is adjusting to it. This is an insightful and interesting read. Ehi-kowoicho Ogwiji, Editor in Chief. What distinguishes poetry from other genres of literature? This question is always the…
The First Time I Got on a Writing Contest Shortlist
In 2015, after over a year of entering contests and sending my work everywhere, I got on a writing contest shortlist for the first time. I was in the university at that time and was living in the hostel. Turns out the grand finale would…
