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Glad to announce that I'll be a judge at this writing contest.

Have you sent in your stories?

*YALP 2025: Call for Submission*

Dear writers,

It is that time of the year and we are now receiving entries for the *2nd Young Adult Literature Prize.*

Follow the link to access the guidelines and submit you entries before the deadline for a chance to win the *N1.5m* prize and get your manuscript published in an anthology of the winning works.

Hurry now!

https://tybli.com.ng/young-adult-literature-prize-2025-call-for-entries/

Young Adult Literature Prize 2025: Call For Entries The TY Buratai literary Initiative is calling on writers focused on young adult literature to submit their novella/novel for consideration in the 2nd Young Adult Literature Prize.

Wake up and write. Don't overthink it.


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What’s something most people don’t know about you? Most people who know me would not believe how painfully shy I really am. That's because I cover up very well and do what needs to be done to get on with life. If I had my way I'd probably be living on an island with only close friends and family for company. Oh well...!

I’m Shy What’s something most people don’t know about you? Most people who know me would not believe how painfully shy I really am. That’s because I cover up very well and do what needs to be done to…

Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive? Sometimes I feel guilty and unproductive other times I feel rested and refreshed

Lazy Days Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive? Sometimes I feel guilty and unproductive other times I feel rested and refreshed

I have this neighbour who loves gardening as much as I do, at least so it seems looking at how she has transformed the house next to mine in the short time since she moved in. Her front yard looks much nicer than mine and her plants look well-nurtured next to my almost sick-looking ones. My plants look like their owner is not conscientious, like they are in need of some tlc which they don't get often enough (covering my face in shame.) …...

My Neighbor’s Roses I have this neighbour who loves gardening as much as I do, at least so it seems looking at how she has transformed the house next to mine in the short time since she moved in. Her front yard looks …

You can love the writing profession but you do not need to love everything you write.
Just write!

Barney and friends My older children grew up on a steady diet of the Barney cartoon series. My job at the time required me to travel frequently and every time I would go through the airport shops and buy up every new video that had been released since the last one. The series had so many wholesome lessons for kids, and as a new parent, I learn along with my kids....

Barney and friends Barney and friends My older children grew up on a steady diet of the Barney cartoon series. My job at the time required me to travel frequently and every time I would go through the airport shops a…