Have you been posting poems and short stories on social media for a while but do not know if it’s time to show the world? Perhaps you’ve been writing in your closet for a while but do not know whether to post on social media first or to publish immediately? Whatever your case is, this article is for you. Publishing a book is often perceived as the final stop for aspiring authors. While some are eager to ‘go public’, others wait for the perfect time. But is there a perfect time? There is no rule that says a writer...
After posting their works on social media, many Nigerian writers have no idea what next step to take. So they ask questions like, Should I publish or not? When do I know I’m ready to show the world my works? How do I get my book published? What self-publishing company should I approach? Although these questions are reasonable and every aspiring author should probe, why don’t we start from the basics? At The Lens Media, we often get messages inquiring about the differences between publishing online and traditionally. Some ask if publishing their book digitally can affect traditional publishing. This...
Asides books, movies, and YouTube videos that inspire writers with tips to improve their writing, podcasts also play a huge role.
Podcasts have been on the rise, especially due to the COVID19 restrictions. And as the demand continues to increase, several topics are being explored. One of which is writing.
From battling writers block to learning from the best authors, podcasts for writers are exploratory.
Five Podcasts That Would Improve Your Writing.
1. I Should Be Writing
Do you have a writer’s block but don’t know how to deal with it? This podcast is for you. It’s full of inspiring episodes to discourage you from quitting.
We recommend listening after a stressful day at work.
We can’t talk about writing with including grammar and structure. From this podcast, you’d learn the differences between often misused words such as ‘normalcy ‘ and ‘normality’.
Also, you’d learn the importance of punctuations and how to wield them. As the profile states, “ Grammar girl is your friendly guide to the English language—writing, history, rules and cool stuff. We cover punctuations, grammar , style, world histories, idioms and more. Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in Podcast Awards.”
As with dreams, writing comes from imagination and readers can only understand when you describe. The mechanics of descriptions in narrative writing is as simple as mentioning the colour of a house or how tall a character is. It is also as hard as painting the picture of a mad man running ,eating and laughing. Let’s assume you dreamt of a snake. Startled, you woke and screamed , alarming your family. Before grabbing an anointing oil or calling someone, they’d ask questions. Where were you and where was the snake? Did it bite you? Are you okay?They’d ask the questions...
Often, newbie writers aspire to be unique-to have their writing voice differ from others. This urge is normal. So normal is it that many writers , including the famous ones, have felt it at one point in their writing career . A writing style is power. It gives credibility and life to a writer’s work. It’s a natural flow of voice and structure that people can recognize anywhere. Bella Rose, a youtuber, describes it as a writer’s fingerprint. Although writers aren’t born with it, it is achievable. Here are five ways to find your writing style: 1. WRITE WHAT YOU...
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