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      Opportunities for Writers: Nov-Dec Deadlines

      For many writers, nothing spurs creativity like deadlines. Like we always say, we are all temporarily superhuman in the face of deadlines. Include a reward for beating the deadlines, and you have just created the biggest motivation for any writer. Here are some contests and opportunities to enter your work. Each of these opportunities for writers is free to enter, and most of them have financial rewards. So, take advantage!

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      eboquillseboquills@eboquills·
      26 Nov

      "...but sometimes, the sky breaks into dawn with the proclamation of

      thunderclaps & gloomy downpours, instead of the gaiety of sunshine,

      as if to say that it, too, is still learning the art of joyfulness."

      - By @boloere_sod

      #poems #poetry #poets #eboquills #thursdaymorning

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      eboquillseboquills@eboquills·
      21 Nov

      Every line of these poems is embroidered with mesmerizing metaphors. The poet @AyooluwaOlasupo shares what we would like to call a personal documentary of her journey to healing. In all, her poetry is full of hope and promise. https://eboquills.com/2020/11/19/two-poems-by-nigerian-poet-ayooluwa-olasupo/

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      eboquillseboquills@eboquills·
      17 Nov

      Mustapha Enesi's (@Enesi_Is_Fine) story, TRISHA is a sizzling short story. It makes a worthy read for the adventurous. So, if you love adventures, don't sleep on this one!

      https://eboquills.com/2020/11/17/trisha-a-short-story-by-mustapha-enesi/

      #stories #shortstories #storytime #eboquills #storyteller

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