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    One Poem By Nigerian Poet, Ariyo Ahmad 

    There are several facets of boyhood that we do not often talk about. Ariyo Ahmad weaves some of them into this rather beautiful poem which is replete with mesmerizing metaphors and other poetic devices. It is such a delight to share it with you. –…

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    You Won’t Find God Here, A Poem By Ololade Edun 

    No one does better than a poet at giving grief a voice. This is what Ololade Edun effortlessly does in this poem, “You Won’t Find God Here”. The lines of this poem are melancholic yet it somehow manages to be mesmerizing. – Editorial Team they…

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    – here in liberia, A Poem By Edwin Olu Bestman 

    Edwin Olu Bestman writes about children in Liberia with metaphors that are disturbing. One reads through the poem hoping it is not the real situation of things but at the same time, one is awed by the fluidity of Edwin’s language and the apt employment…

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    Distillation of a Decade: A Poem By Adepoju Isaiah Gbenga 

    A poem that can tell the story of our existence with such crisp and catchy lines wins just about any heart effortlessly. Adepoju Isaiah Gbenga won us with his poem “Distillation of a Decade.” The ‘story’ woven into the lines of this poem is our…

    Eboquills, 3 months ago 1 2 min read  
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    Africanus: A Poem By Nigerian Poet, Ayodeji Oje 

    There’s always a lot to say about Africa and the black heritage, and each time we read young African poets, like Ayodeji Oje, who have something important to say about the Africa of our dreams, we are obligated to share with the world. In the…

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    Two Poems By Joshua James Onuh 

    Poetry is not always about the aesthetics of concrete poems and the symphony of rhymed verses. Sometimes, it is didactic. Other times, it documents the Afro-wits and wisdom passed down by our ancestors. This is what Joshua James Onuh does with his poetry. These two…

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    How to Apply for The Tampered Writing Workshop 

    The Tampered Press in collaboration with Prince Claus Fund and British Council presents a virtual writing workshop for poets and storytellers across Africa. The virtual workshop is slated to take place from 7th to 9th January 2021. It will be facilitated by some of the…

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    Three Poems by Nigerian Poet, Daniel Ezeokeke 

    How does one turn pain into lines that feel like balm? This question is one, most young Nigerian writers have been trying to answer in the past few days. The times are difficult and especially so for creatives who are unable to gather their thoughts….

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    The Songbirds Sing, My Ears Hear a Dirge 

    Written By: Adejuwon Gbalajobi You’re heavy upon me heart, sorrow.You’re a ravenous beast inside of me.A thousand Psalms I’ve sung to silence you,my throat burns with prayers to still your madness– still you ravish me. How do I wheel myself into joy when it is…

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    Writing Contests to Enter in March 2021For many, nothing spurs creativity as much as deadlines do. Like I 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 writing contests and prizes you can enter for this March. These prizes are FREE to enter so all you have to do is just write.eboquills.com/2021/03/04/writing-contests-to-enter-in-march-2021/Good luck! ... See MoreSee Less

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    Dear writer, . . It's March already! Are you edgin Dear writer,
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It's March already! Are you edging towards the attainment of your set goals for 2021?
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Stretch yourself. Set new targets. We're here to give you all the push but first, you must be willing to start the journey!
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Share your heart with the reader and not all the boring facts, Paulo advises.
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    Every Wednesday, we tell you about one writer you Every Wednesday, we tell you about one writer you should be reading.
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Oyindamola is a writer, author, coach and blogger. She has five books of poetry and prose blended in, to her credit and she's cofounder of SprinNg @sprinnglm 
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    Writing Tip . . The urge to over-explain and litte Writing Tip
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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    Our #WCW, Writer Crush this Wednesday goes to Rasa Our #WCW, Writer Crush this Wednesday goes to Rasaq Malik Gbolahan @poetmalik whose new chapbook, The Other Names of Grief published by @konyashamsrumi is set to be officially released on the 21st February.
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    The writer who beats deadlines, makes headlines! . The writer who beats deadlines, makes headlines!
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This, right here, is what we say to spur writers when the fire of their passion begins to flicker.
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Have you been putting out your work? Sending it into the world? Looking for homes for it? If you haven't, now is the time to start! We made a list of 7 free to enter contests with deadlines in February (link in bio)
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You always have our best wishes! 😍
    Writing Tip . . Most of the writers who made a mar Writing Tip
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Most of the writers who made a mark do not see writing as a mere hobby. They do it like fulltime jobs, a proper 9-5 and do not feel bad if they have to be away from family and social events like people in other professions.
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Nora Roberts is one of such writers and she works with her BICHOK (Butt in Chair, Hands on Keyboard) principle and digs it out daily. She advises other writers to get on with the task of writing daily and not wait until they feel like it or hope for some "muse" to come around and inspire them. 
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Amanda is only 22 and has gone on to do what distinguished poets such as Robert Frost, Maya Angelo did. She's such an inspiration to other young poets around the world.
    Your writing needs a third eye. Another pair of ey Your writing needs a third eye. Another pair of eyes to check and double check. 
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Most of the greatest writers you have read are self-taught. They had a blossoming career in the sciences or something completely out of the arts and writing. Some of them neither took writing courses nor read a book on writing. Nora Roberts who has written over 200 novels is one of them. 
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Here's 🥂 to a better writing year.
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Our Writer Crush this Wednesday is Nome Patrick @iampaht whose poem, The Body Walks Through Grief Towards God, finished 3rd place in Frontier Poetry's @FrontierPoetry 2020 Award for New Poets.
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How about we begin with a writing tip from the great Garcia, author of One Hundred Years of Solitude?
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Here it is... Garcia says, write about what you know. What you have experienced. There are some writers who would try to make you believe this is a bad idea but if you want to write an edge-cutting story. A masterpiece or bestseller. This advice is a great one because it will boost your confidence in your own story and once the storyteller tells his/her story confidently, it is very likely to be a bomb! 
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A story comes alive when written but a story written confidently, flies. Yeah,  it grows wings and flies 🙂
    Our Writer Crush this Wednesday is @depiriyeggeorg Our Writer Crush this Wednesday is @depiriyeggeorge , the curator of @makingmondaymild 
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Or you want to learn how to get the best out of the most dreaded day of the week, Monday, she's the go-to person.
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She's got  lots of writing prompts and tips just for you.
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    Our writer crush this Wednesday is Jide Badmus (@i Our writer crush this Wednesday is Jide Badmus (@instajhide). He is an electrical engineer, a poet and the author of "There is a Storm in my Head", "Scripture" and "Paper Planes in the Rain."
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Every month, we encourage writers to set reading targets. Draw up personal reading schedules and add more books to their "must-read" list. You know why?
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We don't know one writer who has so mastered rejection that s/he doesn't feel bad when a new rejection letter arrives inbox.
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True that editors are becoming kinder and picking their words carefully to ensure they do not crush a potentially great writer whose talent is just in its budding stage, but rejection hurts, anyway!
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    6 Mar

    Here are some #writingcontests and prizes you can enter your work this month. These prizes are FREE to enter, so all you have to do is just #write:

    https://eboquills.com/2021/03/04/writing-contests-to-enter-in-march-2021/

    Best wishes!

    #WritingCommunity #Writer #writerslife #writing #submissions #creativewriting #eboquills

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    1 Mar

    Our #MCM for the week is Saddiq Dzukogi @SaddiqDzukogi. His collection of poems, “Your Crib, My Qibla”, has earned rave reviews since its recent publication.

    Award-winning poet, Ilya Kaminsky, describes it as a “stunning, memorable book”!

    @UnivNebPress

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    28 Feb

    "...
    You had your voice,
    yet silence was your outburst ..."

    In this #poem, Ojo Emmanuel writes about loss, grief, and the long painful journey to healing. It is a sad, sensational poem & worth the #read.

    https://eboquills.com/2021/02/27/one-poem-by-nigerian-poet-ojo-emmanuel/

    #poetrycommunity #poets #WritingCommunity

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