by Niran Adedokun | Nov 2, 2025 | Miscellaneous
In chapter two of my book, Every Journalist Should Write a Book, I wrote the following: “In 2002, Joseph Epstein, an American writer, wrote an article entitled “Think You Have a Book in You? Think Again” for The New York Times. “In the piece, he claimed that a...
by Niran Adedokun | Oct 26, 2025 | Miscellaneous
Last week, we explored the idea of writing with intention, understanding why you write before you begin. I said that purpose gives writing its pulse and keeps you steady when the blank page stares back at you. It is the guiding spirit to your writing! But there is...
by Niran Adedokun | Oct 21, 2025 | Miscellaneous
The Myth of a Declining Reading Culture Although it has become something of a national truth, certain recent events have made me ponder the claim that Nigerians don’t read. One of the reasons given to validate this condescending proposition is a decline in the...
by Niran Adedokun | Oct 21, 2025 | Miscellaneous
Last Monday, I launched this newsletter with a simple question: Do Nigerians really read? I wondered what kind of responses to expect. After all, this is a country where people often repeat the cliché: “If you want to hide something from a Nigerian, put it in a book.”...
by Niran Adedokun | Oct 19, 2025 | Miscellaneous
Last week, I argued that everyone can write and shared a few tips on building capacity. I recommended starting small, staying consistent, and aiming for clarity rather than perfection, as well as sharing your work as time-tested ways of honing your writing skills. But...
by Niran Adedokun | Apr 28, 2023 | Miscellaneous
These days, you’ll find a multitude of videos about Nigerian mothers and their overbearing, sometimes impossible tendencies on the internet. A substantial number of these are comedic representations, which evoke nostalgia in those with first-hand experiences of the...
