Tag: creative writing
Sexual Assault Awareness and Stories of 4 Victims of Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault is a silent pandemic in our contemporary society. It involves sexual actions that are carried out without the consent of the other party. It is a crime, and sexual assault affects the victim all around. This, sexual assault awareness must be carried out by you and me. Sexual Assault Awareness involves teaching people…
Stop the Silent Killer: Tuberculosis in Nigeria 1
My daughter can never have Tuberculosis, God forbid!” Mrs. Kenneth exclaimed, her voice laced with exhaustion and determination. “That deadly disease will never come near my household.” But days later, the hospital confirmed Ose’s diagnosis: she had tuberculosis.
A Tale of 3 Women Who Broke Barriers
A Tale of 3 women who against all odds broke barriers, Dr. Yvonne, Miss Ara, and Mrs. Ayanfe, didn’t let their past and background define them; read this article to see their stories, how they flew even when it seemed as though their wings had been cut.
Aminah, my friend smiled last
I didn’t need a soothsayer to tell me Aminah had cried all night. Was it her swollen eyes that didn’t pass the message to me or her gloomy face? It was Aminah’s husband that called me at the odd hours of the night. He had travelled and wasn’t at home; he pleaded with me to…
Journey Away From Home
Dele slouched on his seat. He put his head between his head between his knees and stretched. Even in the tight spaces of the bus, his height allowed him this luxury. The journey has been quite stressful, the driver just seemed to look for every bump and hole to run into. The continuous groan and…
New Haven
It was a bright Wednesday morning. The streets of New Haven were filled with people of different walks of life thronging to work and to make a living. Trying to make sense of their miserable lives. The tall towers and skyscrapers, the huge billboards, and the heavy human and vehicular traffic. This was the haven.…
A Detective Story
Different detective stories have their own unique twist. This one is no different. It all started on a lazy Saturday evening. The usually calm streets of Truman Lane were deserted, save for some occasional cabs splashing through the muddy streets and a few people running some pressing errands. The weather was unfavorably cold. It had…
4 Proven Strategies to Prevent Writer’s Block.
Writer’s block is every writer’s worst nightmare. Are you battling writer’s block or tired of constantly running out of creative ideas when you’re writing? It’s a common challenge for many writers, and I’ve been there too. Here are 4 proven strategies to prevent writer’s block and fuel your creative writing. Read, Observe, and Listen: Stimulate…
