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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. –…

    Eboquills, 2 weeks ago 4 1 min read  
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    The Song That Sings Me: A Poem By Kwaghkule Aondonengen Jacob 

    This poem will easily win a reader’s heart and hold them spellbound with its simple but sublime imageries. Kwaghkule Aondonengen Jacob’s poem, “The Song That Sings Me” is a masterpiece. – Editorial Team Before the sky will be bereavedOf the lately smiles of the sunSome…

    Eboquills, 4 weeks ago 0 1 min read  
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    One Poem By Liberian Poet, Prince U D Tardeh 

    We have read several poems about a year as strange as 2020 but this poem, “When a Year Leaps” by Prince U D Tardeh stands out. Because it is a tribute to some of the most amazing earthlings who took a bow this year. Although,…

    Eboquills, 2 months ago 8 2 min read  
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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…

    Eboquills, 3 months ago 0 2 min read  
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    Two Poems By Nigerian Poet, Ayooluwa Olasupo 

    In the poem, “This Time Last Year”, Ayooluwa Olasupo proves that poetry is about the best way to invest pain. The richness of her diction is compelling and every line of the first poem is embroidered with a mesmerizing metaphor that pours right into the…

    Eboquills, 3 months ago 1 2 min read  
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    Our Eyes Were Watching God: A Poem By Eduardo de Bosco 

    We know that one could be low on cash and resources but one should never be low on hope. Because, it is the currency we spend in the city of survival, the ticket to the tomorrow which we so dream of. In the poem, “Our…

    Eboquills, 4 months ago 2 2 min read  
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    before a woman marked her body unsafe 

    Written By: Tukur Ridwan Tukur writes about violence on women in this rather brilliant poem littered with imageries that leap right out of the page. He models a potent way to join our voices in the clamor for social change. ‘before a woman marked her…

    Eboquills, 9 months ago 3 2 min read  

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    Writing Tip . . Are you an aspiring author? This r Writing Tip . . Are you an aspiring author? This right here is for you! . . Share your heart with the reader and not all the boring facts, Paulo advises. . . . . . #writingcommunity #writingtip
    Every Wednesday, we tell you about one writer you Every Wednesday, we tell you about one writer you should be reading. . . This Wednesday, it's Oyindamola Shoola, @oyindamolashoola She is our writer crush this Wednesday, #WCW. . . 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 . . Google her already!!! 😄😍
    Our gift store re-opens in a couple of weeks. We a Our gift store re-opens in a couple of weeks. We are so excited 💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿 to bring you some of the best deals of 2021. . . From tees to tote bags to face caps, hoodies, and sweatshirts. . . There's just so much coming! . . 💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿 . . #giftstore #totebags #gifts #tees #shirts #writingcommunity #poets #poetsofinstagram #Wednesday #bestdeals #shop #writesofinstagram #tshirts #hoodies #eboquills #EBOtees #creativewriting #creatives #sweatshirts #writers #
    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.
    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. . . Your manuscript is the cake, a good editor puts the finishing touch that will attract and hold your read's attention. . . Want sentences as clear as daylight? Hit us up already. . .
    Writing Tip . . Most of the greatest writers you h Writing Tip . . 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. . . You don't need to press for writing courses or stretch your budget to accommodate one. You just need to be committed to honing your skills. Talent is good but until it marries passion, you cannot produce extraordinary results. . . Here's 🥂 to a better writing year.
    . . 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!
    Got some piece you want to fine-tune? Or a manuscr Got some piece you want to fine-tune? Or a manuscript that needs trimming or clearer sentences? . . We are the third eye that makes the different. . . We read all genres and whatever word count. And... our rates are fair. . . We are just a DM away. Talk to our editors today! . .
    Writing Tip . . Welcome to 2021 and we wish you a Writing Tip . . Welcome to 2021 and we wish you a great writing year! . . How about we begin with a writing tip from the great Garcia, author of One Hundred Years of Solitude? . . 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! . . 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 . . 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!
    Writing Tip . . Is there one special place in your Writing Tip . . Is there one special place in your past that you love to visit occasionally? . . Gabriel Garcia Marquez says you can turn that into fantastic poetry. . . Yeah. You can turn your fondest memories, the ones you will give anything to relive, into strong verses. . . Next time you're submerged in the waters of nostalgia, get you a pen and paper. Write a poem! . .
    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." . . Jide's poems are known for brevity, and top-notch creativity. If you want to read poems that will both inspire and dazzle you, you really should read Jide Badmus! . .
    . . Every month, we encourage writers to set readi . . 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? . . Because a book is a friend. And we writers have so few friends because we are laid back and our energy levels don't just match with the ever-bustling world. . . So, tell us, what books are you reading this December? If you need suggestions, send a DM. We will be glad to suggest some books to you 🙂🙂 . . Enjoy your December!
    Writing Tip . . We don't know one writer who has s Writing Tip . . 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. . . 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! . . We guess it makes the writer think back on how much time they spent working on a particular piece. The research. The reshaping of characters. The editing of hundreds of sentences. And all these make it even more difficult to swallow. . . But then, your "best" might just not be what such and such editor wants. This is why every writer must be patient with themselves because what you consider your best just might be like the prodigal son who left home with everything and returned with nothing. . . .
    Writer Crush Wednesday/Woman Crush Wednesday. . . Writer Crush Wednesday/Woman Crush Wednesday. . . Our #WCW is Okwiri Oduor. She is an author, storyteller and teacher of creative writing in Nairobi, Kenya, where she was born. . . Her novella The Dream Chasers was highly commended in the Commonwealth Book Prize 2012. In 2014, she won the Caine Prize for African Writing. . . If you are compiling a list of African writers you should be reading, do include @okwirioduor . .
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    Avatareboquills@eboquills·
    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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    Avatareboquills@eboquills·
    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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    Avatareboquills@eboquills·
    25 Feb

    Creativity and simplicity cohabiting in one literary piece, quite a rarity these days!

    We loved this story, @ewoe_nam

    We still do 👏🏾👏🏾

    Ewoe Nam@ewoe_nam

    I am happy to announce that my story has found a home with @eboquills🥳 https://eboquills.com/2021/02/23/brach-and-ara-a-short-story-by-ghanaian-writer-ewoenam-kukah/
    Kindly read, comment and share☺️😘.

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