To begin with, I want to clarify what I mean by short form literature. For me, short form literature encompasses anything that can be consumed in one go, in a single sitting. In simpler terms, short form literature includes: poems, essays, short stories, and picture books. I include picture books […]
Read more »If you have not been on our YouTube channel lately, you are missing out on two powerful new releases that will open your mind, stir your curiosity, and deepen your pride in African stories told with depth and care. We recently premiered a short documentary on The Qustul Incense Burner, […]
Read more »As promised, we’re returning to last week’s lesson to show you how at Nsibidi Fables we make our characters come alive. Enjoy! Hero/Heroine: With the Hero/Heroine, the objective shifts slightly. While this character is remarkable—perhaps even superhuman—what aspects of their personality make them relatable? How can the writer reveal a […]
Read more »When we think of animation, many people quickly picture big studios and superheroes with superpowers but right here in Africa, we are sitting on something even more powerful, our stories. African folklore is full of rich characters, strange creatures, wise sayings, and unforgettable adventures. These are stories that have been […]
Read more »Let me give you some insight to the Nsibidi Fables writing process: If you want characters to feel real for the reader, you have to hint they have the potential to be the opposite of what they appear. When getting to know a character, the first step that seems most […]
Read more »When we watch films, we often find ourselves connecting with certain characters without even trying. Maybe it is the way they speak, how they react to things, or the kind of choices they make. Sometimes, when a character does something we would probably do in that same situation, we smile […]
Read more »Part III We discussed some advantages of writing prompts last week: lower stakes and confidence boosts. I promised I’d be back with some more this week so here you go. And we’ll be back next week for the final instalment! Less attachment means more space for growth. Prompts are often […]
Read more »Welcome back. It is always a pleasure to have you here. Thank you for taking the time to visit our blog again. If this is your very first time, we are just as excited to have you. We truly hope this is the beginning of a fun and inspiring journey […]
Read more »Part II We discussed some advantages of writing prompts last week: lower stakes and confidence boosts. I promised I’d be back with some more this week so here you go. And we’ll be back next week for the final instalment! Less attachment means more space for growth. Prompts are often […]
Read more »There is a certain joy that lights up in the eyes of people when there is a talk about African folklore and that is because it is more than just storytelling. It is a living archive of how our ancestors understood the world, how they explained nature, taught values, warned […]
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