Poetry- Torn
Poets take different roads. They ponder over the direction they will take in creating a poem. Coming up with a poem entails a lot of decisions. Which words to use? Are the words relevant? And so on. They can get inspiration from different things, and use them in a creative way to come with the best poem.
Worst Date Ever – The Shortlist
Here is the shortlist of the stories submitted to the Worst Date Ever Short Story Contest. Please read them and feel free to post a comment. The stories will be … Continue reading
Single and Searching? (Snapshot of Dr. Chris Hart’s Guide to Dating)
Single and Searching has 9 chapters, each tackling different issues. The best thing about it is that you do not have to read the chapters in succession; you can start anywhere you fancy.
Writing Emotion vs Writing Sentimentally
Preparing fiction, whether in a short story or novel, without emotion results in telling rather showing. Writing, showing emotion, without resorting to sentimentality is a major component in writing vivid, powerful stories that readers can visualize. So…
Peculiarly Kenyan Short Story Winner
“What Did He Steal? is a harrowing little tale that packs quite a punch in just two pages and is difficult to forget. It is sad reflection of modern Kenyan life where ordinary people seem all-too-willing to assault children…”
Worst Date Ever Short Story Call Out
This month is the red month; Valentine’s Day, love and romance. Unfortunately not all of us have rosy red lovey-dovey dates on Valentine’s Day or any other day for that matter. Do you have a Worst Date Ever story that you would like to share with us? Send it to blogs@storymojaafrica.co.ke as a Word 97-2003 attachment by 17th February 2012.
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