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Abba Abubakar Yakubu @abba1313.bsky.social · May 29

With a great writer and filmmaker, Prof. Dul Johnson, at the Plateau Literary Festival 2025

Abba Abubakar Yakubu @abba1313.bsky.social · May 29

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o's advocacy for writing in African languages inspired generations of writers and thinkers, making him not just a chronicler of African reality but an architect of African intellectual independence.

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Abba Abubakar Yakubu @abba1313.bsky.social · May 22

‘Those who buy only one book, read only that one and then get rid of it. They simply apply the consumer mentality to books. Those who love books know that a book is anything but a commodity.’ – Umberto Eco

#writers #ReadingBooks #BookQuotes

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Abba Abubakar Yakubu @abba1313.bsky.social · Apr 17

“Reading is not work, not a chore, not a drudgery; reading is the most joyful thing, yet, in the world.”

–James Patterson

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Abba Abubakar Yakubu @abba1313.bsky.social · Mar 24

#DublinLitAward: The longlist of books that have made it to the Dublin Literary Award, one of the world's biggest literary awards, is about to be announced tomorrow March 25th . This year, 71 books from 34 countries were submitted for the award, and the judges will select six books.

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · Mar 13

Five Great Quotes about ‘Write What You Know’
#horrorwriter #amwriting #writingcommunity #indieauthor #indieauthors

Five Great Quotes about ‘Write What You Know’

“…All artists’ work is autobiographical. Any writer’s work is a map of their psyche. You can really see what their concerns are, what their obsessions are, and what interests them.” R…

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · Mar 13

Build audience for your book before its release
#writingq #writer #writing #amwriting #writingcommunity

Build audience for your book before its release

The key to successful marketing begins long before you actually publish your first book. This should be done to build an audience for your book, so once it’s released you have some potential r…

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Abba Abubakar Yakubu @abba1313.bsky.social · Mar 1

I enjoyed reading your articles. Thank you for inspiring me.

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Abba Abubakar Yakubu @abba1313.bsky.social · Feb 9

I'm an avid bookworm, and reading is my true passion. I love getting lost in the pages of a good book, exploring new worlds, and meeting new characters. While I do enjoy writing, reading will always be my first love. 📖📚 #trending #readers #writers#bookshelf #bookwormers

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Abba Abubakar Yakubu @abba1313.bsky.social · Jan 16

When you see a physical book you’ve read, its contents can come flooding back to you in an instant.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jan 15

Michelle Obama will not attend the inauguration of President-elect Trump, her office said in a statement on Tuesday. She also declined to attend the funeral of Jimmy Carter last week, which would have put her seated next to Trump. nyti.ms/3PB4ZX6

Michelle Obama is pictured speaking in front of a microphone. Headline reads: "Michelle Obama Will Skip Trump's Inauguration." Photo credit: Erin Schaff/The New York Times.

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Abba Abubakar Yakubu @abba1313.bsky.social · Jan 15

Books can have a life-altering effect, with a simple idea able to provide the catalyst for change. They allow us to see through the eyes of others and experience ways of living that can transform our original view of the world.

#bookshelf #readers #trending #writers

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Abba Abubakar Yakubu @abba1313.bsky.social · Dec 30

I was opportune to attend a book launch of the new book BEYOND THE WEALTH written by a young man Maheer Isma'il from Jos, Nigeria.

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Abba Abubakar Yakubu @abba1313.bsky.social · Dec 10

Submissions for the Booker Prize 2025 open to UK and Irish publishers today, Tuesday, 10 December 2024.

The Booker Prize is awarded annually by the Booker Prize Foundation to the best eligible work of long-form fiction written originally in English by an author of any nationality published in UK.

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Abba Abubakar Yakubu @abba1313.bsky.social · Dec 4

Happy bilated birthday to you. How can I access the book online?

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Abba Abubakar Yakubu @abba1313.bsky.social · Dec 4

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Abba Abubakar Yakubu @abba1313.bsky.social · Dec 4

While the journey seems long and hard at the beginning with perseverance and dedication the rewards at the end last a lifetime..
#PersonalGrowthJourney
#SelfImprovement
#OvercomingObstacles

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The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop @ylbooks.bsky.social · Oct 11

I’m too tired to think much this evening, but this is a really interesting read: www.theguardian.com/books/2024/o...

How to put your phone down and get back into habit of reading books

After an English academic at Oxford complained about students’ attention spans, we get experts’ tips on enjoying the written word

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Abba Abubakar Yakubu @abba1313.bsky.social · Nov 9

Spend time in reading books, they will never disappoint you. 📚❤️✨

#bookshelf #writer #books #literaryreview

Abba Abubakar Yakubu @abba1313.bsky.social · Nov 7

"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one." - George R.R. Martin

#bookshelf
#writer
#editor

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Abba Abubakar Yakubu @abba1313.bsky.social · Aug 9

#bookloversday aims to encourage people to pick up a book, explore new genres, and appreciate the written words. So, grab a book, get cozy, and happy reading!

#NationalBookloversDay #booklovers #bookshelf #writers #authors #reading #editing #everyone

Abba Abubakar Yakubu @abba1313.bsky.social · Aug 9

At a book launch, written by one of my students in Jos Nigeria.

#book #writer #bookshelf #editor
#book2read

Abba Abubakar Yakubu @abba1313.bsky.social · Aug 9

This is where all your money goes!

#book #writer #bookshelf #editor

Abba Abubakar Yakubu @abba1313.bsky.social · Aug 9

Is good to meet a friend who you share something in common, but never seen each other, until now!

#meetDauthour #writer #editor #book #book2read #bookshelf

Abba Abubakar Yakubu @abba1313.bsky.social · Aug 8

I love looking at books. I love the smell of books. I love buying books. I love reading books. I just love everything about books. #books #author #book2read #editing #bookshelf