This article tackles a common struggle for creative writers: having too many ideas and not finishing any of them. While starting new projects feels exciting, unfinished manuscripts can’t be published, read, or make an impact.
A Christmas Short Story
25 December 2022 by 2 Comments
My sister, Hannah and I were on Christmas holidays, when we were told that we would be expecting a visitor from abroad. It was 1994 and I was in Primary 5 and Hannah was in Primary 2. We were excited to welcome Aunty Ranti, our Mummy’s sister who had moved to the United States just after my fifth birthday.
“What we seek is seeking us”
16 October 2022 by Leave a Comment
I recently got an email from a client who was interested in my Creative Writing Workshop for Children, and in that email, she made this statement, “What we seek is seeking us”. It wasn’t the first time I’d heard it or come across similar concepts, but this time, the truth of that statement struck me.
Writing a Novel: Should You Outline First?
18 September 2022 by 1 Comment
Ah, the age-old question that splits the novel writing community right down the middle. Should you meticulously plan every chapter, scene, and character arc before you write word one? Or should you dive in headfirst and let the story unfold naturally as you go? Here’s the thing: there’s no single right answer. Some bestselling authors […]
What You Focus on Expands – Stay Positive!
12 August 2017 by Leave a Comment
What You Focus on Expands Welcome to the end of another week! Hope the week was good to you. Mine has been busy! Nothing unusual there. I’ve just concluded my Summer Writing Workshop for children in Gbagada, Lagos and preparing for my Two-Day Writing Workshop this weekend. It’s busy but it’s also a blessing and a privilege to […]
“What If My Work is Rubbish?” Self-Doubt is a Struggle.
30 June 2017 by 3 Comments
Hello creative people! I hope you are having a great day and week. Those of us in Lagos have enjoyed the rain since the beginning of the week, but thankfully today has been quite sunny! Grateful for little mercies! Today, I’m going to talk about something that ALL writers face, whether you’re working on your […]
What You Seek Is Seeking You
8 June 2017 by 1 Comment
Hello scribes! Welcome to the beautiful (and if you’re in Lagos, a very rainy) month of June! I hope the month has started on a great note for you. Can you believe we’re almost rounding up the first half of the year? Already! When they say time flies, it certainly is true. I recently got […]
Coaching Programme for Non-Fiction Writers
17 February 2017 by Leave a Comment
New Coaching Programme for Aspiring Non-Fiction Authors Good news if you’ve always wanted to write a non-fiction book! You can now work with Tolulope Popoola – Writing Coach and Publisher – to achieve your goals. Writing a non-fiction book sets you apart as an authority in your subject. If you have some knowledge, experience or […]
It’s a Great Time to be a Writer
29 September 2016 by Leave a Comment
It’s a Great Time to Be a Writer (and Even Better, a Self-Published One) Writing a book, and becoming a published author is a great thing. It comes with many benefits, from a self-improvement point of view, from a personal growth or business point of view. Writing a book makes sense whether you write fiction […]
100-Day Novel Writing Challenge
9 March 2016 by 2 Comments
Calling all writers, aspiring authors and future novelists! If you’ve been thinking about writing a novel “someday”, that’s never going to happen! (Hint: There is no “someday” in the calendar) You have to decide that the time to do it is NOW! I’ve created a challenge for you (and me) to get us writing […]
