“I wonder how a tomato feels…,”is a line in one of the poems in Sylvester Wauye’s Poetry anthology which should want to make you delve deep into the book to know how it feels. The Rustle of Leaves is, therefore, a panoramic vista of African poetry traversing the varied landscapes of love, politics and various […]
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By Gabriel Dinda The recent Writers Guild-Kenya Manuscript Polishing Workshop wasn’t just about conquering the cold Saturday morning. It was a testament to the power of a dedicated community, where authors shared the journey of transforming their manuscripts from hidden gems to polished prose. Held at the serene Passionist Retreat Centre in Karen, the workshop,
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By Florence Kimuyu I had the pleasure of attending the Writers Guild Kenya Manuscript Polishing Workshop-and it was mind-blowing- from the ambience of the place to other authors- both published and upcoming ones- to the sessions, which allowed me to filter the ‘information noise’ and focus on the basics in a world where information
Writers Guild-Kenya: Manuscript Polishing Workshop (1 Day) Do you have a manuscript that’s ready to shine? This one-day workshop, led by experienced editor, writer, literary critic and University Don Dr. Tom Odhiambo, assisted by other professionals from Writers Guild-Kenya, will equip you with the tools and techniques to elevate your manuscript from good to great.
A Day with Dr. Tom Odhiambo: Come with a Manuscript, leave with a book. Read More »
Writers Guild-Kenya will be taking part in this year’s Nairobi Festival in Stand No.2 (near the main dias) at Uhuru Park between 12th and 17th December 2023. This will provide participants with an opportunity to interact with professionals and consultants and consult on areas of reading, writing, conventional and self-publishing, monetizing one’s writing skills and
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On 16th November 2023, Writers Guild-Kenya, Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) and Yours2read (UK), through a combined collaboration, organized an award ceremony to award winners of the Yours2read Short Story Competition 2023 at Alliance Française, Nairobi. This year’s competition was themed: “Stories over tea”. Now in its third year, the competition aims to provide
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On 2nd March 2022, H.E Mr. MJ Mahlangu, the High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa to Kenya, paid a visit to Writers Guild-Kenya (WGK) and All African Bookshop. During the exclusive event, the High Commissioner interacted and shared insights with WGK members and partners, which marked the beginning of many engagements aimed at
High Commissioner Of South Africa To Kenya Visits Writers Guild-Kenya. Read More »
Something about the Nile; its snake smooth dark swirl seductive, Menacing toddler crocodiles gliding smoothly along memories indecipherable, Thrashing its scaly tails to remind the reeds of its legacy, Across the skylines, jets roar to rival an African lion’s claim to personal glory, To land on the gleaming tar belt of Cairo’s homecoming party, Drones rule the sky above to
The Miles Morland Foundation is pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2022 Morland Writing Scholarships. Once again, we had well over 500 entries, everyone from a published author. That number alone gives you a feeling for how many talented published authors there are in Africa. People sometimes ask how we come up with a
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The long-awaited shortlists for the Text Book Centre Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature 2021, were finally revealed by the Kenya Publishers Association on September 19, 2022. The Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature Text Book Centre celebrates Kenyan writers in the categories of fiction for adults, youth (young adults), and children in English and Kiswahili every
TBC Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature 2021 Shortlists. Read More »
TITLE: PAIN AND THE SECRETS AUTHOR: MUGENI OJIAMBO PRICE: 1000KSH REVIEWER: VERAH OMWOCHA This story follows Lily, a begotten child to destitute parents in Western Kenya. Breathtakingly beautiful, Lily doesn’t fail to draw the interest of Barasa, a fellow village boy and childhood friend with whom she transitions from childhood to adulthood. Years later, as
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Behind the Scenes of Young Adult Writing By Andrew Manyuru Today the guest I interviewed is the renowned Hillary Namunyu . He is the author of a wide range of books that are both available in the English and Kiswahili language. Some of the titles are “The Heroine Of Muwanza”, “Uamuzi Wa Wanyama” and “Faults
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