Eventually, you will receive feedback on your work. Whether it comes from an editor, an agent, friends, family, or fellow writers you trust, it’s best to accept this reality. So, what should you do with all that feedback? My first instinct is often to tear up the papers and create […]
Read more »I know this might not be what you want to hear, and it’s definitely not something I enjoy saying, but the reality is that the moment we establish a goal, we expose ourselves to the chance of failure. After all, if our goals were so simple that failure was out […]
Read more »Every writer knows the feeling. You pour your heart into a scene. The characters are funny, touching and unforgettable. You finish the script convinced it is the perfect episode. Then the script notes arrive. Usually, they are polite and carefully worded, with lines like, “Could we explore this moment further?” […]
Read more »Here’s the harsh reality: No writer operates in isolation. Every piece of writing is shaped by prior works. True originality is a myth because all writing is situated within a framework. In a society that constantly clamors for the Next Big Thing, how can we as writers come to terms […]
Read more »Anansi the Trickster III is finally live on our YouTube channel and trust us, you don’t want to miss what he’s cooked up this time. If you have been following the clever spider’s twists and turns, then you know by now that with Anansi, things are never as they seem. […]
Read more »Let me share the ABCs of plot—a wonderful technique I learned from one of my mentors that’s incredibly helpful for guiding writers in plotting out their stories. Over time, I’ve adopted parts of this method, added my own personal touch, and used it in many of the workshops I teach. […]
Read more »Animation is magical. It brings drawings, puppets or computer images to life in ways that feel real, emotional and unforgettable but no matter how beautiful the animation is, if the story is weak, the whole thing can fall flat. That is why, before anything else, the story must come first. […]
Read more »To begin with, I want to clarify what I mean by short form literature. For me, short form literature encompasses anything that can be consumed in one go, in a single sitting. In simpler terms, short form literature includes: poems, essays, short stories, and picture books. I include picture books […]
Read more »If you have not been on our YouTube channel lately, you are missing out on two powerful new releases that will open your mind, stir your curiosity, and deepen your pride in African stories told with depth and care. We recently premiered a short documentary on The Qustul Incense Burner, […]
Read more »As promised, we’re returning to last week’s lesson to show you how at Nsibidi Fables we make our characters come alive. Enjoy! Hero/Heroine: With the Hero/Heroine, the objective shifts slightly. While this character is remarkable—perhaps even superhuman—what aspects of their personality make them relatable? How can the writer reveal a […]
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