By Lanre Sonde Poetry is the craft of arranging words in ways that evoke meaning, stir emotions, and paint vivid images. For many poets, the creative process often feels solitary. We write alone, reflect alone, and sometimes wonder why our voices remain unheard. Collaboration changes this dynamic. It expands poetry beyond the page, offering new […]
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by 2wyth Gbedupoet Who Is A Poet?A Poet is someone who expresses himself in a figurative manner. He/she uses the mastery of figures of speech to express himself and both a Page Poet and Spoken Word Poet are true poets because they do the same thing in a different style.Imagine this:A Page Poet is an
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by Eunice E. OMONZEJIE, PhDVisiting Professor, Dept. of Modern European Languages, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria11 May, 2024 Introduction: Creative Writing as a Cultural Transmission ToolLiterature reflects the socio-cultural conditions of society and must be passed down through creative writing. Understanding literature and its appreciation helps develop writing skills in prose, poetry, or drama. Literary
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Meet our special guest for tonight: Mr. Mike Asukwo is an artist who sketches satire with a smile. His cartoons have been tickling and provoking minds for years, making many angrily happy. As a Nigerian, he has experienced the pains of bad politics and always captures it with his sharp but humour coated pen. He
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The healing and how best to catch your muse by Chinweike David Okwu, AKA Lyrical Pontiff Writer’s block – the dreaded foe of every wordsmith. Is it a real affliction, a psychological barrier, or merely an excuse for procrastination? In this discussion, we delve into the depths of writer’s block, its existence, healing strategies, and
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