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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The March Micro Marathon 25
We’re doing it again! We’re homing in on the micro: 100-word, 250-word, and 400-word stories. In March 2025 SmokeLong is hosting The March Micro Marathon, a 24-day workshop with a new writing task each day, peer review in small groups, 3 webinars, a reading and interview with Michelle Ross and the editors of 100 Word Story, and 3 competitions with cash prizes.