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Friday, 10 April 2015
HINT ON WINNING WRITTEN POETRY CONTESTS
My definition of a contest is a search for the best among the rest.
I have been a curator for a couple of anthologies and thus have seen a whole lot of poems. I am in no way proclaiming myself an angelic but i sensed there are a couple of things i assumed everyone knows but was discovered some actually do not know. Hence, i would gladly share:
1. Read and understand the instructions in the call for submission: Ask the curator questions (that is after you've actually read). Many poets jump to submit without thoroughly reading instructions of the curator.
2. Grammar error: Poetry contests demands some degree of being formal. You should re-read your entry and probably have one or two of your friends read it before submission. You chances of winning is decreased when the judges find grammatical error.
3. Biography: Make your biography short and down-to-earth. Write your biography in third person pronoun e.g. don't say 'I am Abegunde Holt, a zealous poet and public speaker' instead say 'Abegunde Holt is a zealous poet and public speaker'. That is you write it as though you are someone else writing of you.
(I will add to this list as we go on)
I have been a curator for a couple of anthologies and thus have seen a whole lot of poems. I am in no way proclaiming myself an angelic but i sensed there are a couple of things i assumed everyone knows but was discovered some actually do not know. Hence, i would gladly share:
1. Read and understand the instructions in the call for submission: Ask the curator questions (that is after you've actually read). Many poets jump to submit without thoroughly reading instructions of the curator.
2. Grammar error: Poetry contests demands some degree of being formal. You should re-read your entry and probably have one or two of your friends read it before submission. You chances of winning is decreased when the judges find grammatical error.
3. Biography: Make your biography short and down-to-earth. Write your biography in third person pronoun e.g. don't say 'I am Abegunde Holt, a zealous poet and public speaker' instead say 'Abegunde Holt is a zealous poet and public speaker'. That is you write it as though you are someone else writing of you.
(I will add to this list as we go on)
Thank God For Unanswered Prayers
Thank God For Unanswered Prayers
3 April 2014 at 09:44
On Monday, I was done with my work for the day by
noon. I got a PING! From my sister in school at Osun
state reminding me of the bucks needed to be sent to
her unfailingly that Monday as Tuesday would be too
late. Gamzook! I zoomed off to board a bus journeying to
GTB Bank at Pako , Ipaja which was actually the
nearest to my work place. The bus sets out.
Mid way to the bank, I caught a glimpse of the time on
my phone. Alas! It's 4:17pm already. It's indubitable
that banks in Nigeria closes by 4:00pm. I suddenly muttered 'Driver, I need to alight right here right now'.
All passengers fixed their gaze at me in surprise.
But amazingly, the driver was probably deafened by
his concentration on the wheel that he actually didn't
hear me or pretends not to. I kept mute and continued with the journey since I had
paid the fare already. What a waste of time journeying
to my destinated bus terminal when I was rest
assured the bank had closed and was almost
saddened how I disappointed my dear sister who is
dire need of the money. She ping me asking where if I made it to the bank. I replied 'on my way there'. Disappointedly she replied, 'it's past 4 already'.
The bus eventually got to my destination, Pako Bus
stop. I alighted and quickly move at the speed of
towards the bank I supposed have closed. But alas! A
couple of persons were still allowed in by the
automatic door. Wow! I was one of such persons. My joy knew no bound. I blessed God the driver didn't
stop. I then wonder, there are times God is driving us to our
destination and we pray otherwise. He ignores such
prayers. Just don't blame Him. He sees the end from
the beginning. I decree in Jesus name, you shall laugh at last! Praise
awaits God over your situation in Jesus' name!
Abegunde Sunday Olaoluwa
Best-selling author of UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL BEYOND JUST MOTIVATION
Speaking Pen Int'l Concept
3 April 2014 at 09:44
On Monday, I was done with my work for the day by
noon. I got a PING! From my sister in school at Osun
state reminding me of the bucks needed to be sent to
her unfailingly that Monday as Tuesday would be too
late. Gamzook! I zoomed off to board a bus journeying to
GTB Bank at Pako , Ipaja which was actually the
nearest to my work place. The bus sets out.
Mid way to the bank, I caught a glimpse of the time on
my phone. Alas! It's 4:17pm already. It's indubitable
that banks in Nigeria closes by 4:00pm. I suddenly muttered 'Driver, I need to alight right here right now'.
All passengers fixed their gaze at me in surprise.
But amazingly, the driver was probably deafened by
his concentration on the wheel that he actually didn't
hear me or pretends not to. I kept mute and continued with the journey since I had
paid the fare already. What a waste of time journeying
to my destinated bus terminal when I was rest
assured the bank had closed and was almost
saddened how I disappointed my dear sister who is
dire need of the money. She ping me asking where if I made it to the bank. I replied 'on my way there'. Disappointedly she replied, 'it's past 4 already'.
The bus eventually got to my destination, Pako Bus
stop. I alighted and quickly move at the speed of
towards the bank I supposed have closed. But alas! A
couple of persons were still allowed in by the
automatic door. Wow! I was one of such persons. My joy knew no bound. I blessed God the driver didn't
stop. I then wonder, there are times God is driving us to our
destination and we pray otherwise. He ignores such
prayers. Just don't blame Him. He sees the end from
the beginning. I decree in Jesus name, you shall laugh at last! Praise
awaits God over your situation in Jesus' name!
Abegunde Sunday Olaoluwa
Best-selling author of UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL BEYOND JUST MOTIVATION
Speaking Pen Int'l Concept
Sunday, 8 February 2015
CAPRECON REACH OUT TO NIGERIA
CAPRECON DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (UK)
In partnership with
SPEAKING PEN INTERNATIONAL CONCEPT (Nigeria)
Presents:
A 2-WEEK WRITERS' PROGRAMME
Theme:
Let Your Voice Be Heard!
Date:
16th February, 2015 to 27th February, 2015
(This two programmes will be reported in one widely read national newspaper and also on several online platforms)
»1«
Young African Writers’ Competition (online)
Theme: Your Right to Write Right!
Opens: 12th February, 2015 Closes: 16th February, 2015
Prizes : One young poet wins a N1000 recharge card, each day.
All worthwhile entries will be published in an anthology to be printed in America. The best 5 poets will also get free paperback version of the book.
Submit a love poem not longer than 20 lines to:
Spicteam@gmail.com (and CC it to sunnystar247@yahoo.com too).
Send a nice picture of yourself (the picture should be renamed to show your formal names) additionally please.
Age Limit: Open only to poets beneath the age of 25 years.
»2«
Career Talk/Writing Orientation Seminar for Students
Topic: Unleash the Writer in You!
Resource Person: Abegunde Sunday Olaoluwa
SCHOOLS TO BE REACHED ARE:
• Tots' Glee School, Ajayeoba Bus Stop, Itele, Ogun State, Nigeria
Date: Monday 23rd February, 2015. Time 1pm to 2:30pm
• Community Junior School, Karimu Laka Street, Egbeda, Lagos, Nigeria
Date: Tuesday 24th February, 2015. Time 1pm to 2:30pm
•. GEC Comprehensive College, Ipaja, Lagos State, Nigeria
Date: Wednesday 25th February, 2015 Time 1pm to 2:30pm
• Samlad International School, Ayetoro, Ogun State, Nigeria
Date: Thursday 26th February, 2015 Time 1pm to 2:30pm
• OSMA International College, Ayetoro, Ogun State, Nigeria
Date: Friday 27th February, 2015 Time 1pm to 2:30pm
THIS PROGRAMME IS AIMED AT:
• Inspiring young students to cultivate a reading and writing culture within their lives.
• Promoting peace, through writing, including essays and poetry writing. Also there will be writing competitions where winners will be awarded cash and other prizes.
• Discovering, encouraging, mentoring and sponsoring outstanding young writers who are financially disadvantaged.
• Make memorable impact in the lives of people.
ABOUT THE ORGANISERS
CAPRECON DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
Caprecon is a newly formed, small organisation that is supported by friends and well-wishers. Caprecon tries to do its best, with little resources, to empower people.
Motto: Growth, Empowerment and Peace
SPEAKING PEN INTERNATIONAL CONCEPT
Speaking Pen is a firm which offers author related services such as editing, cover designing, ePublishing and real publishing in Nigeria and America, for worldwide distributing. This a company that makes it their business to make impact on the lives of people through education.
Motto: Speak Aloud! Write Alright!
For enquiry, suggestions and comments, call +2348138841784 or email sunnystar247@yahoo.com
In partnership with
SPEAKING PEN INTERNATIONAL CONCEPT (Nigeria)
Presents:
A 2-WEEK WRITERS' PROGRAMME
Theme:
Let Your Voice Be Heard!
Date:
16th February, 2015 to 27th February, 2015
(This two programmes will be reported in one widely read national newspaper and also on several online platforms)
»1«
Young African Writers’ Competition (online)
Theme: Your Right to Write Right!
Opens: 12th February, 2015 Closes: 16th February, 2015
Prizes : One young poet wins a N1000 recharge card, each day.
All worthwhile entries will be published in an anthology to be printed in America. The best 5 poets will also get free paperback version of the book.
Submit a love poem not longer than 20 lines to:
Spicteam@gmail.com (and CC it to sunnystar247@yahoo.com too).
Send a nice picture of yourself (the picture should be renamed to show your formal names) additionally please.
Age Limit: Open only to poets beneath the age of 25 years.
»2«
Career Talk/Writing Orientation Seminar for Students
Topic: Unleash the Writer in You!
Resource Person: Abegunde Sunday Olaoluwa
SCHOOLS TO BE REACHED ARE:
• Tots' Glee School, Ajayeoba Bus Stop, Itele, Ogun State, Nigeria
Date: Monday 23rd February, 2015. Time 1pm to 2:30pm
• Community Junior School, Karimu Laka Street, Egbeda, Lagos, Nigeria
Date: Tuesday 24th February, 2015. Time 1pm to 2:30pm
•. GEC Comprehensive College, Ipaja, Lagos State, Nigeria
Date: Wednesday 25th February, 2015 Time 1pm to 2:30pm
• Samlad International School, Ayetoro, Ogun State, Nigeria
Date: Thursday 26th February, 2015 Time 1pm to 2:30pm
• OSMA International College, Ayetoro, Ogun State, Nigeria
Date: Friday 27th February, 2015 Time 1pm to 2:30pm
THIS PROGRAMME IS AIMED AT:
• Inspiring young students to cultivate a reading and writing culture within their lives.
• Promoting peace, through writing, including essays and poetry writing. Also there will be writing competitions where winners will be awarded cash and other prizes.
• Discovering, encouraging, mentoring and sponsoring outstanding young writers who are financially disadvantaged.
• Make memorable impact in the lives of people.
ABOUT THE ORGANISERS
CAPRECON DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
Caprecon is a newly formed, small organisation that is supported by friends and well-wishers. Caprecon tries to do its best, with little resources, to empower people.
Motto: Growth, Empowerment and Peace
SPEAKING PEN INTERNATIONAL CONCEPT
Speaking Pen is a firm which offers author related services such as editing, cover designing, ePublishing and real publishing in Nigeria and America, for worldwide distributing. This a company that makes it their business to make impact on the lives of people through education.
Motto: Speak Aloud! Write Alright!
For enquiry, suggestions and comments, call +2348138841784 or email sunnystar247@yahoo.com
Wednesday, 4 February 2015
Speaking Pen Newsletter
—William S. Burroughs
Official Release!!!
Speaking Pen International Concept recalls the memorable book launch of Abegunde Sunday Olaoluwa's debut print book on Saturday 8th February, 2014 (LAST YEAR).
To mark this, a number of activities are planned for the week. Expect free gifts! Expect surprises!!... Watch out!!! Don't miss out. Keep in touch with our page here. You will be kept posted as regards updates.
Paperback of 'Swords of Words' Series Volume 1, 'Voice of Humanity' would be LIVE on Amazon's US and UK store. We plan to ship a few copies to Nigeria for persons interested in buying the Speaking Pen International Concept Poetry Anthology at a subsidized rate.
At Speaking Pen, February is a very loaded month. We will partner with a US Foundation to hold a couple programmes in Nigeria for budding writers. Watch Out!
Lastly, do bear in mind that anytime in the near future that you need or meet someone who needs quality author services, let your heart whisper of tthe trusted hands at it, Speaking Pen International Concept. The SPIC team awaits you.
Our motto remains 'Speak Aloud! Write Aright!
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Signed
S.P.I.C Team
Spicteam@gmail.com
+2348138841784
@SpeakingPen
Speakingp.blogspot.com
VALENTINE PROGRAMME
SHORT LOVE STORY
by
Abegunde Sunday Olaoluwa
(Award-winning Author and Poet)
___________________________________
About three hours after the sun had gone to sleep. Bayo who had been curiously waiting for over two hours spotted his sweetheart walking towards him in the dim of the dark. Their gaze met and they smiled hugging each other.
Bayo: I love you, Jennifer
Jennifer: I love you too, Bayo
SO WHAT NEXT?
____________________________________
Don't be left out in this
VALENTINE SEASON!
Join
Speaking Pen International Concept
And
Christ Apostolic Church
As we dig into the kind of relationship between Bayo and Jennifer and other types too.
____________________________________
Theme:
Power of Relationship
Text:
Judges 14:7
Venue:
19, Omo-Oba Street, Ayeleru Bus Stop, Ayetoro, Ogun State.
Date:
Saturday 14th February, 2014
Time:
10 a.m prompt
____________________________________
Refreshment 1:
Live-changing words
Refreshment 2:
Songs, dramas and special numbers
Refreshment 3:
Menu! Menu!! Menu!!!
by
Abegunde Sunday Olaoluwa
(Award-winning Author and Poet)
___________________________________
About three hours after the sun had gone to sleep. Bayo who had been curiously waiting for over two hours spotted his sweetheart walking towards him in the dim of the dark. Their gaze met and they smiled hugging each other.
Bayo: I love you, Jennifer
Jennifer: I love you too, Bayo
SO WHAT NEXT?
____________________________________
Don't be left out in this
VALENTINE SEASON!
Join
Speaking Pen International Concept
And
Christ Apostolic Church
As we dig into the kind of relationship between Bayo and Jennifer and other types too.
____________________________________
Theme:
Power of Relationship
Text:
Judges 14:7
Venue:
19, Omo-Oba Street, Ayeleru Bus Stop, Ayetoro, Ogun State.
Date:
Saturday 14th February, 2014
Time:
10 a.m prompt
____________________________________
Refreshment 1:
Live-changing words
Refreshment 2:
Songs, dramas and special numbers
Refreshment 3:
Menu! Menu!! Menu!!!
Saturday, 13 December 2014
BESTSELLER ON AMAZON
I can't believe this! Just within last Thurday and Friday, KDP report confirmed that 576 people in USA got the new kindle version of my book from Amazon store. I'm happy I run this free promotion. My book's new edition "Unleash Your Potential" is now #1 BESTSELLER in two categories on AMAZON. (See link in cmment here)
Also, yesterday, I posted a few copies to Nigerians who also ordered for Hard copy for promo deal of "Pay for the book, Author pays for postage".
Order your own copy too today for just N500 and get it delivered to your house anywhere in Nigeria within a week.
call +2348138841784
Also, yesterday, I posted a few copies to Nigerians who also ordered for Hard copy for promo deal of "Pay for the book, Author pays for postage".
Order your own copy too today for just N500 and get it delivered to your house anywhere in Nigeria within a week.
call +2348138841784
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