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    Writing Contests to Enter this September 

    For 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…

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    Free to Enter Writing Contests for the Month of June 

    June is a few days down and the year is almost halfway gone! What were your writing resolutions/goals for the year? Our aim here at Eboquills is to help you achieve your writing goals. This is why we have put together this list of contests…

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    100k up for the grabs at Tush Magazine Writing Contest 

    Submissions are now open for the 8th edition of the Tush Magazine Bi-Monthly Writing Contest. The contest since inception has allowed more participation and we are keen on getting more participation from young writers resident in Nigeria. “Like the previous editions, the most essential take from…

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    What Is The Difference Between a Cover Letter and a Bio?Preparing your work for submission to literary journals is sometimes scarier than the process of crafting those pieces of art. You are first faced with the challenge of selecting your best work ever from a pile of poems, if it is a poetry submission. Or you have to read, re-write and re-read your prose work before you send it out. Then almost immediately you have sufficiently edited your work, you are required to write a cover letter or/and a bio. What is the difference between a cover letter and a bio?In this article, you will learn:* Why writers write bios and cover letters* What the difference between a bio and a cover letter is* Examples of both and how to write each eboquills.com/2020/05/27/what-is-the-difference-between-a-cover-letter-and-a-bio/ ... See MoreSee Less

    What Is The Difference Between a Cover Letter and a Bio? - Eboquills Literary Blog

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    Writers who are new to submissions often wonder what differentiates a cover letter from a bio. If you are in this category, here is all you need to know!
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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 🙂 . . Mention your favorite poet in the comments box👇🏾👇🏾, let's celebrate them 👏🏾👏🏾 . . . #poetrycommunity #poets #worldpoetryday2021
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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
    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. . . Looking for that one poet to model your work after? Check out Rasaq Gbolahan. You will be glad you did.
    The writer who beats deadlines, makes headlines! . The writer who beats deadlines, makes headlines! . . This, right here, is what we say to spur writers when the fire of their passion begins to flicker. . . 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) . . You always have our best wishes! 😍
    Writing Tip . . Most of the writers who made a mar Writing Tip . . 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. . . 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. . . Sounds hard? Well... There's hardly an easy way to do something big and extraordinary. So... Keep at it! . .
    . . Our Writer Crush this Wednesday is Amanda Gorm . . Our Writer Crush this Wednesday is Amanda Gorman @amandangorman, the United States' first-ever youth poet laureate, who recited a poem at the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. . . 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.
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    . . Our Writer Crush this Wednesday is Nome Patric . . 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. . . Nome is one poet you should be reading if you're yet to soak in his art and all its splendor. . . Congratulations, Nome!
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    Our Writer Crush this Wednesday is @depiriyeggeorg Our Writer Crush this Wednesday is @depiriyeggeorge , the curator of @makingmondaymild . . Want to take a lesson on consistency? 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. . She's got lots of writing prompts and tips just for you.
    Happy holidays from all of us at @eboquills . . W Happy holidays from all of us at @eboquills . . We hope you're unwinding, relaxing and sharing warm moments with your family and friends. . . Enjoy!
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    14 Apr

    Our Writer Crush this Wednesday is Chidera Ihekereleome-Okorie!

    She recently won first place in the Nigerian NewsDirect @NigNewsDirect Poetry Prize, 2020 and was appointed Poet Laureate

    Congratulations to the amiable poet!

    #WCW #WritingCommnunity #poets #writers #eboquills

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    13 Apr

    "This body you see
    was once a guesthouse to pain..."

    Self- Portrait as a Body By Joshua Effiong

    Ever had a poem touch your soul in all the right places? Read this poem by @JoshEffiong
    https://eboquills.com/2021/04/13/one-poem-by-joshua-effiong/

    #poetry #WritingCommunity #poem #eboquills

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    10 Apr

    Have you been looking for opportunities to showcase your writing? We curated some free-to-enter #writing #contests you could enter this month of April!

    https://eboquills.com/2021/04/03/writing-prizes-contests-to-enter-this-april/

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