PinnedWriting Speculative Fiction as an AfricanI’m busy writing—or, more accurately, editing — the speculative fiction novel I want to read. But I somehow can’t write this story without thinking about its future publication and readers. For me, writing a story that takes place so far into the future can be scary, and this is why: …Speculative Fiction4 min readSpeculative Fiction4 min read
Mar 22Congo Inc.: Bismarck’s Testament by In Koli Jean Bofane — Book ReviewOf the original version in French, not the translation by Marjolijn De Jager. — In my search for the perfect book to read last December, I made a personal wishlist (not my Amazon wishlist) of must-read books by Congolese writers. It’s safe to say I wasn’t wrong when I added Congo Inc.: Le testament de Bismarck (the original title in French) to the list…Book Review3 min readBook Review3 min read
Nov 20, 2022I have a hot take on beauty. But wait… it’s a poem!Beauty is Great, but… Beauty is great, but I’m looking for something better. I’m looking for light. And all that shadow, shade, or Darkness doesn’t serve you right. Everyone has burdens, but I want to travel light. And beauty remains attractive when it’s filled with light. I can fall for striking beauty and rise…Beauty1 min readBeauty1 min read
Aug 29, 2022How to choose the right format for your e-newsletterDisclaimer: this post contains referral links. This means I will receive some compensation should you click and make a purchase via the said links. Thanks for reading! Email marketing is said to be the most profitable marketing channel to date with a ROI of 42-to-1 according to LYFE Marketing. What…Newsletter Marketing5 min readNewsletter Marketing5 min read
Aug 22, 2022Editing your 25000-word manuscript in less than 5 hoursIf you are an online writer or professional author, you certainly have been scouring the internet for tools to help you edit or proofread your content faster and in a more efficient way. There is a great deal of grammar checkers available out there, and you will never have enough…Editing And Proofreading4 min readEditing And Proofreading4 min read
May 3, 2022How to prevent or overcome Imposter SyndromeDear writer, I have two questions for you: Why do you think Imposter Syndrome is such a plague in your writing journey? Without Imposter Syndrome, would you be a better writer than you are right now, or would you stop writing altogether because things would become too easy for you? …Mental Health Awareness2 min readMental Health Awareness2 min read
Mar 1, 2022Unfortunate — A DrabbleUnfortunate — A Drabble Cockcrow, I leave my apartment and walk to my literary agent’s office, at the mall. My wife thought dressing dapper for my first interview would do the trick. The meeting starts in thirty minutes and I planned to get there with time to spare because I’m not good with directions. Me *calling my agent’s number*: Hello, Mr. Zeppelin, I’m here. Him: Good! Go up, then turn right. Do you copy?Fiction1 min readFiction1 min read
Jul 27, 2021Book Review: Tangela Williams-Spann’s “Sad, Black, and Fat: Musings from the Intersection”Book Review: Tangela Williams-Spann’s “Sad, Black, and Fat: Musings from the Intersection” “The Floor Isn’t Lava,” she said. The first thing I noticed while reading Tangela Williams-Spann’s Sad, Black, and Fat: Musings from the Intersection, was how personal everything in it was. …Book Review3 min readBook Review3 min read
May 15, 2021Do you read outside your go-to genre?I started this month off intending to finish my middle-grade fantasy novel and read more books on my digital library, which was going well (I mean, the reading part) until I wasn’t as invested in it as I thought I would be. When starting anything you’re excited about, you think…Book Recommendations3 min readBook Recommendations3 min read
Apr 16, 2021Juvenile Suicide Due to BullyingTwo years ago I started pondering on this issue of bullying and the consequences it has on the lives of innocent students who go to school to learn how to use their gained knowledge to make a positive impact on the world. This week, negative news was the highlight of…Suicide7 min readSuicide7 min read