Poem on Love’s Power to Defeat Tribalism Wins Grand Prize in MAI English Writing Contests
Wednesday, 13 January 2021
For her poem, “My Heart is a Battlefield,” Ivanova Nono Fotso of Cameroon has been selected as the grand-prize winner in MAI’s recent series of five monthly writing contests. “My Heart is a Battlefield” is the author’s prayerful reflection to overcome tribal prejudices and divisions in her native Cameroon, country of 25 million with more- Published in Africa, Blog, Christian writer, devotional, editorial, writing, writing contest
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A Word of Encouragement to Writers, Teachers, and Other Communicators
Thursday, 07 January 2021
This piece was written by Ajith Fernando. It was used with permission. I write this to encourage writers, teachers, and others who work to communicate God’s truth, especially in countries that cannot afford to set people apart to specialise in these kinds of ministry. Here are some things that will help us to persevere- Published in Africa, Blog, Christian writer, editorial, publishing, writing
Dinner Chat with Moses
Friday, 13 November 2020
This script by Bernard Ebiau of Uganda placed first in our October writing contest. Contest participants were invited to respond to this prompt in 400 words or less: “Whom in the Bible (other than Jesus) would you like to meet for dinner, and what would you talk about? You may choose to create a script if you- Published in Africa, Blog, Christian writer, writing contest, writing fiction
Just Thirty Pieces of Silver
Friday, 13 November 2020
This script by Nana Kwame K. Boamah of Ghana earned runner-up honors in our October writing contest. Contest participants were invited to respond to this prompt in 400 words or less: “Whom in the Bible (other than Jesus) would you like to meet for dinner, and what would you talk about? You may choose to create a- Published in Africa, Blog, Christian writer, writing, writing contest, writing fiction
My Heart Is a Battlefield
Wednesday, 21 October 2020
This poem by Ivanova Nono Fotso of Cameroon placed first in our September writing contest. Contest participants were invited to respond to this prompt in 400 words or less: “Write a psalm or poem that expresses to God your pain over injustice, racism, violence, poverty or some other challenge in your country and your cry for His- Published in Africa, Blog, Christian writer, poetry, writing contest
10 Reasons Why I Write
Wednesday, 30 September 2020
By Hankuri Tawus Gaya, Nigeria There is a drummer behind every piece of writing. Writers dance to the tune of the drum as they write. The drummer dictates the content and all that the book represents, while the writers bring the interpretation of the tune to life. Anyone who buys or reads the book, in- Published in Africa, Christian writer, writing
The Dawning of Hope
Wednesday, 12 August 2020
This parable by Roland Cubahiro of Burundi garnered runner-up honors in our first of five writing contests. Contest judge Mary Horner Collins, a freelance editor with more than 20 years’ editorial experience at major Christian publishing houses, called it “a fantasy-like parable with beautiful imagery and imaginative use of language. The story is complete and satisfying,- Published in Africa, Blog, Christian writer, Uncategorized, writing, writing contest, writing fiction
New dates announced for LittWorld conference in Hungary: April 24-29, 2022
Monday, 08 June 2020
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Eyes of Faith in Francophone Africa: Interview with children’s author Ivanova Nono Fotso
Wednesday, 29 April 2020
“I have been considered a perfect failure in my society,” confesses 34-year-old author Ivanova Nono Fotso of Cameroon. “Still single, living in my parents’ house, and writing children’s stories from home don’t meet for the criteria for success here.” And yet, despite her challenges, Ivanova’s writing career has flourished over the last decade with international- Published in Africa, Christian writer, LittWorld, MAI, writing for children
Christian Publishers across Globe Serve Readers, Strategize amid Pandemic
Friday, 03 April 2020
The coronavirus pandemic’s impact on global publishing and bookselling has been severe, but authors and publishers are seeking creative means to reach online readers and develop new strategies to stay afloat. Christian publishing leaders from seven nations, including China and Italy, gave updates and prayed for each other in MAI’s online “Global Townhall Prayer Meeting”- Published in Africa, Asia, Christian writer, Europe, finance, John Maust, Latin America, MAI, Middle East, Prayer, publishing, sales, Uncategorized
