by Niran Adedokun | May 31, 2026 | Miscellaneous
I had a very interesting conversation with one of my younger friends and professional colleagues, Becca, this weekend. Becca, by every stretch of imagination, is a fantastic writer who is working towards her first published work, which I can’t wait to have in my...
by Niran Adedokun | May 24, 2026 | Miscellaneous
Many things restrain people from actualising their desire to write or sustaining it after they start. One of those things is the fear that no one would read what they write. Now, I’m not speculating. People who suddenly stopped writing have said this to me on various...
by Niran Adedokun | May 16, 2026 | Miscellaneous
Fantastic headline, right? I also thought so. Even though I say so myself. But I must tell you it is not exactly original. A few weeks back, I was discussing with my editor, Teniola, and it was during that conversation that she brought up the topic I’m writing about...
by Niran Adedokun | Mar 30, 2026 | Miscellaneous
A recent delightful story Recently, a lady I have encouraged to start writing sent me a heart-warming message. Her 11-year old is determined to do something, which she hasn’t even gotten to do: write a book before the end of the year! I was thrilled. Although the...
by Niran Adedokun | Mar 15, 2026 | Miscellaneous
So many people want to write a book, but far fewer are ready to actually write. Please understand that this is not me judging anyone. It’s just the simple reality that I have come to confront in my career. The desire to write and the readiness to put in the work are...
by Niran Adedokun | Mar 8, 2026 | Miscellaneous
I imagine that every writer encounters moments when the question “What is the point of all this?” quietly creeps in. In my experience, this is something much deeper and more unnerving than the usual writer’s block, or lack of motivation. It is that often paralysing...
