Ola W. Halim (he/him) lives in Edo State, Nigeria, where he writes fiction and reflections. His work has been shortlisted for the Gerald Kraak Prize, the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, and the Kendeka Prize for African Literature. Twice nominated for the Caine and the Pushcart Prizes, he is a 2022 fellow of the Literary Laddership for Emerging African Authors.
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SmokeLong Fitness--The Community Workshop
The core workshop of SmokeLong Fitness is all in writing, so you can take part from anywhere at anytime. We are excited about creating a supportive, consistent and structured environment for flash writers to work on their craft in a community. We are thrilled and proud to say that our workshop participants have won, placed, or been listed in every major flash competition. Community works.