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7 days to go!In just 7 days, the curtains will close on the Sophos Fiction Writing Competition!If you’ve been waiting fo...
20/08/2026

7 days to go!

In just 7 days, the curtains will close on the Sophos Fiction Writing Competition!

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment, this is it. Fill out the competition form to register your interest, then submit your manuscript on or before August 31st for a chance to win ₦250,000 plus the Sophos Books Premium Publishing Package.

Ready to enter?

Click the link in our bio to access the competition page.

Visit www.sophosbooks.com
Or comment “ENTRY” and we’ll send you the direct link.

Is your manuscript ready?!

18/08/2026

Don't wait until your manuscript is perfect to get started!

Avoid the last-minute rush and fill out the competition form now. Watch this quick, step-by-step guide to make the process fast and simple—taking you one step closer to becoming a published author.

Closing Date: August 31st

Don't miss your shot at the ₦250,000 cash prize and an exclusive Premium Publishing Package!

Click the link in our bio to register your interest, learn more about the competition, or submit your manuscript today.

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ONLY 14 DAYS LEFT TO SUBMIT! Write the story only you can tell. The clock is ticking for The Sophos Fiction Prize! If yo...
17/08/2026

ONLY 14 DAYS LEFT TO SUBMIT!

Write the story only you can tell. The clock is ticking for The Sophos Fiction Prize! If you’re an emerging Nigerian writer with an original novella waiting to be read, this is your chance to get discovered, published, and introduced to the world.

🏆 Total Prize Pool: ₦1.75 Million

💵 ₦250,000 Cash Prize

📚 ₦1.5 Million Premium Publishing Package (Includes Professional Editing, Cover Design, Typesetting, ISBN, Printing, Distribution, Launch Support & Marketing)

📋 Quick Entry Guide:

Eligibility: Nigerian residents aged 18+ (Unpublished writers only)

Format: Original novella manuscript up to 30,000 words (All genres welcome except erotica)
Entry Fee: ₦10,000
Deadline: 31st August

Don’t let your manuscript stay hidden in your drafts—become the next Sophos Fiction author!

🔗 Submit your entry now: www.nigeria.sophosbooks.com

14/08/2026

Winning isn't just about the ₦250,000 cash prize.

The winner will also receive a Premium Publishing Package, giving them the opportunity to professionally publish their work with expert guidance every step of the way.

If you've been looking for a way to break into the publishing industry, this is your chance.

Enter the Sophos Fiction Writing Competition today and follow us to stay updated.

13/08/2026

Dear Author,

You did the hard part. You wrote it. You published it.
Now do the brave part: TALK ABOUT IT.

A published book that no one hears about is a hidden book.

Don’t hide. Promote.

Whether on AmberHive or Amazon, your book won’t sell itself!

First publish, then promote!

12/08/2026

Every future begins with someone willing to dig.

In the face of dry ground and uncertain horizons, real change starts when a community decides to break ground together. But as the dust settles, a deeper question emerges: Who owns what is built?

Who Owns Our Well? (Book Two of The Wells Trilogy) by Tokunbo Emmanuel is a powerful narrative exploring resource, identity, and the price of progress.

📖 "Some questions don’t end with an answer. They begin with one."

Available now on Amazon and AmberHive. Click the link in our bio to grab your copy today!

11/08/2026

Entry opens - August 1st
Entry Closes - August 31st
Entry Fee - N10,000.00
Eligibility:
- 18 and above
- Resident in Nigeria
- Never Published a Book Before.

Fill out the competition Form to register your interest, pay your entry fee and submit your manuscript on or before the 31st of August. Comment Entry to get a direct link to the competition page.

Your story deserves to be read. The Sophos Fiction Writing Competition is your opportunity to showcase your creativity, ...
10/08/2026

Your story deserves to be read. The Sophos Fiction Writing Competition is your opportunity to showcase your creativity, gain recognition, and take the next step in your writing journey.

Whether you’re an aspiring author or a seasoned storyteller, we want to read your story.

Entries are now open. Visit the competition page, submit your entry today and follow us to stay updated!

06/08/2026

Dreams often begin where doubt is loudest.

Follow Ivie’s journey as she dares to dream beyond expectations, proving that sometimes, the very challenges meant to stop you become the reason your story is worth telling.

Pink Lipstick and Yellow Ribbons is available now on AmberHive and Amazon.

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