Writing
This is is a collection of my blog posts on writing. It’s a good place to start if you are a writer.
My Top Three Reads of 2020
My Top Three Reads of 2020 30 DECEMBER 2020 Samuel Osho Do you remember shopping for Christmas as a kid? Everything in the store is screaming at you, "Pick me! Please, pick me!" If you've ever been to those crowded stores, you will agree that choosing a...
My 5 Best Reads of 2019
My 5 Best Reads of 201928 DECEMBER 2019Samuel Osho Asides my love for writing, I am a voracious reader that devours books both for relaxation and education. Reading helps to relax tense mental muscles and amplify imagination, it's also an avenue to gather...
The 10 Best TED Talks for Writers
The 10 Best TED Talks for Writers25FEBRUARY, 2019 Samuel Osho The evolution of TED over the years is a true testament to the potency of compelling stories. These stories are birthed from daily interactions with ideas, people and places. TED has not only provided a...
5 Amazing Tips on How to Resume Writing After a Long Break
5 Amazing Tips on How to Resume Writing After a Long Break 01 AUGUST, 2018 Samuel Osho As a student, the toughest time to read is when you are fresh in school from a long break. It's hard to concentrate and get the reading done. Digesting two pages of...
6 Things to Consider Before Writing a Book
6 Things to Consider Before Writing a Book 14 MAY, 2018 Samuel Osho I have heard on several occasions that winners don't quit and quitters don't win. But I really wanted to quit. Yes, I wanted to quit writing. I wanted to join the growing list of writers who execute...
100 Redundant Expressions You Should Avoid In Writing
100 Redundant Expressions You Should Avoid In Writing 27 MARCH, 2018 Samuel Osho In William Shakespeare's famous play, Hamlet, a popular phrase was uttered in the second act by Polonius, "Brevity is the soul of wit [...]" This phrase is adjudged as one of the...
5 Things That Only Writers Will Understand
5 Things Only Writers Will Understand 12 MARCH, 2018 Samuel OshoWriting can be that unique addiction that exhausts you; you write all through the night and read during the day to get inspiration. You assemble letters like a coach sets out with his winning team but you...
A Writer’s Guide to Overcoming Rejection
A Writer's Guide to Overcoming Rejection 26 FEBRUARY, 2018 Samuel Osho Toyota is a popular brand but it's not everyone's favorite. Coca-Cola has stayed with us for more than a century but some consumers will choose Pepsi ahead of Coke. Does that imply that Coca-Cola...
10 Must-Have Tools for Writers
10 Must-Have Tools for Writers 19 FEBRUARY, 2018 Samuel Osho A surgeon without a scalpel has no business in an operating theatre and a sailor without a compass will soon hit an iceberg. In today's fast-paced world where we swim in a sea of distractions, a writer needs...
The Ultimate Editing Checklist for Every Writer
The Ultimate Editing Checklist for Every Writer 05 FEBRUARY, 2018 Samuel Osho Editing is the magic button that can make or mar your work; it can show the beauty of your research or reveal the ugly skeletons of your laxity. The choice is yours! How often do you return...
7 Insightful Reasons Why You Should Keep a Writing Journal
7 Insightful Reasons Why You Should Keep a Writing Journal 21 JANUARY, 2018 Samuel Osho Autobiographies are hewn out of accumulated sediments of daily journals and presented either in form of a compelling documentary movie or an inspiring prose. You don't need to be a...
Top 10 Writing Lessons of 2017 (Updated 2020)
Top 10 Writing Lessons from 2017 17 DECEMBER, 2017 Samuel Osho Oh! My good friend, the year 2017, is waving goodbye but its departure is never without the blessing of a diary filled with memorable events. From the swearing-in of Donald Trump to the death of Don...
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