13+ Opportunities For Writers in June 2022
June is the sixth month of the year, in the northern hemisphere usually considered the first month of summer. The name is all about summer and sunny days. It comes from the ancient Roman mythological goddess Juno, who was a powerful influencer and was considered…
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: ‘IDENTITY’ — CỌ́N-SCÌÒ MAGAZINE ISSUE 2, VOL 1, JULY 2022
The theme of this issue is Identity. we seek submissions (stories, poems, essays, art & photographs) that set us apart and yet give us a sense of community. CỌ́N-SCÌÒ MAGAZINE is accepting original poetry, prose (fiction and non-fiction), art, and photography for Issue 2/Volume 1…
One Poem By Judith Maikaho
Judith Maikaho, through her poem “Before It’s Too Late,” views the world through eco-critical lenses. Her poem is cautionary because it sends a strong warning note to all abusers of Earth and Mother Nature. I am very happy to share this work with you. Kwaghkule,…
One Poem by Agboola Abidemi Kaothar
“Mystery” by Agboola Abidemi Kaothar puzzles the reader with philosophical submissions. It presents what often was thought of but was never so well expressed as Alexander Pope puts it “…how water finds serenity in the stomach of a coconut is a mystery…” It is an…
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…
One Poem By Liberian Poet, Aloysius S. Harmon Jr
In “Essay of a Broken Boy,” Aloysius S Harmon Jr writes in a melancholic tone that evokes sadness and provokes reflection. He narrates the misery that befalls victims of war and the suffocating uncertainties the survivors must deal with. In this poem, a broken boy…
One Poem By Anderson Moses
Anderson Moses has succeeded in breaking conventionalism in traditional poetry. His poem “I will Re-teach my Tongue how to Remember a Boy” is brewed with originality by which a modern but old story of sadness, grief, and pain is unveiled with mastery. Kwaghkule, Jacob –…
Opportunities for Writers with Deadline in May 2022
It’s May, that month when writers get to try again at publishing houses and contests. The amazing thing about contests and writing opportunities is that we do not have a bet on when the deal will hit. We’ve got to keep trying! At Eboquills, we…
Two Poems By F. O. C. Ikwuemesibe
These two poems by F.O.C Ikwuemesibe are rich with relatable imageries that provoke reflection on the COVID-19 pandemic and environmental consciousness. Each line reverberates with a certain tenderness that is difficult to name. I am very delighted to share these beautiful pieces with you. Ehi-kowoicho…
One Poem By Benue-born Poet, Samuel Nyiyongu
“Final Respect” by Samuel Nyiyongu is a microcosm that encapsulates the nuances surrounding burial ceremonies among the Tivs of Benue State, Nigeria. It laments and lampoons the neglect most old people suffer in their lifetime only to be given a warm recessional welcome when they…
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