Struggling With Your First Draft? Get Unstuck in Four Steps
If you’re a new writer or aspiring author reading this, you’re probably staring at a half-finished manuscript wondering if you’ll ever type “The End.” Maybe you started strong, blazed through the first few chapters, and then hit a wall so solid you’re convinced it’s made of literary concrete.
Three Small Writing Habits That Can Change Your Whole Year
You don’t need hours. You don’t even need 30 minutes. With just 10 minutes a day and the right approach, you can completely transform your writing life over the course of a year.
How Creative Writing Builds Emotional Intelligence in Children
If you’ve ever watched a child light up while telling you a story they’ve written, you’ve witnessed something pretty magical happening. Beyond the obvious joy of creation, that young writer is actually developing one of life’s most valuable skills: emotional intelligence. What does emotional intelligence actually mean? It’s your child’s ability to understand their own […]
When Your Child Loves Writing (But You’re Not Sure How to Help)
Picture this: Your child spends hours scribbling stories, creating elaborate fantasy worlds, or crafting poems about their pet hamster. They light up when talking about their latest character or plot. But when they ask for your feedback or get stuck on a story, you find yourself floundering. Maybe you’re not a writer yourself, or perhaps […]
Exciting Fantasy Tips and Prompts for Young Writers
Fantasy stories ignite creativity in children, offering a chance to craft magical worlds. This post presents six practical tips for young writers on completing stories and ten engaging prompts featuring dragons and mermaids. Encouraging quick drafting and sensory details, it aims to transform ideas into captivating narratives, fostering a love for writing.
Friendship and Betrayal: 7 Story Elements That Will Hook Your Readers Every Time
Friendship and betrayal stories are some of my favourite themes to write. And readers absolutely love them too.
Neuroscience Shows Reading Fiction is Stimulating
Have you ever become so absorbed in a novel that the real world felt different when you finally looked up? It turns out that feeling isn’t just your imagination. Research shows that reading fiction literally changes the way your brain works.
This article explores the fascinating science behind storytelling, explaining how novels strengthen neural connections, improve empathy, boost creativity, reduce stress, and even help protect long-term cognitive health. You’ll discover why reading is often described as a “workout for the brain” and how stepping into the lives of fictional characters helps us better understand ourselves and others.
6 Essential Steps to Masterful Memoir Storytelling – Article on Brainz Magazine
Hello again! Have you been thinking about writing a memoir? You know your life has stories worth telling, lessons learned, moments of heartbreak, resilience, and triumph. But every time you sit down to write, you feel overwhelmed and stuck. Where do you even begin? How can you make your memories compelling rather than just a […]
10 Common Myths About Creativity – New Article Published by Brainz Magazine
Hello friends! I’m sharing my recent article published on Brainz Magazine. In this article, I discuss ten common myths about Creativity – what it is and how to harness it. I also share the truths to counter these myths so that you can overcome those barriers to expressing your creativity with confidence! Click here to […]
Exclusive Interview – Tolulope Popoola featured in Brainz Magazine
Hello friends! I’m sharing my recent interview with Brainz Magazine. In this interview, I share a bit about my writing journey (including some interesting bits from childhood), my work as a coach and publisher, some advice for aspiring authors, and more! Click here to read the full interview Hope you enjoy reading! Let me know […]
Stop procrastinating. Finish what you start.
One of my biggest problems as a writer is finishing what I’ve started. I always have lots of different ideas in my head at the same time, so I have a hard time committing to one project. Perhaps you’re like me and you have folders full of abandoned novels and short stories on your computer? Or […]
How to stop starting several projects and finally finish your book
This article tackles a common struggle for creative writers: having too many ideas and not finishing any of them. While starting new projects feels exciting, unfinished manuscripts can’t be published, read, or make an impact.
A Christmas Short Story
My sister, Hannah and I were on Christmas holidays, when we were told that we would be expecting a visitor from abroad. It was 1994 and I was in Primary 5 and Hannah was in Primary 2. We were excited to welcome Aunty Ranti, our Mummy’s sister who had moved to the United States just after my fifth birthday.
“What we seek is seeking us”
I recently got an email from a client who was interested in my Creative Writing Workshop for Children, and in that email, she made this statement, “What we seek is seeking us”. It wasn’t the first time I’d heard it or come across similar concepts, but this time, the truth of that statement struck me.
Writing a Novel: Should You Outline First?
Ah, the age-old question that splits the novel writing community right down the middle. Should you meticulously plan every chapter, scene, and character arc before you write word one? Or should you dive in headfirst and let the story unfold naturally as you go? Here’s the thing: there’s no single right answer. Some bestselling authors […]
What You Focus on Expands – Stay Positive!
What You Focus on Expands Welcome to the end of another week! Hope the week was good to you. Mine has been busy! Nothing unusual there. I’ve just concluded my Summer Writing Workshop for children in Gbagada, Lagos and preparing for my Two-Day Writing Workshop this weekend. It’s busy but it’s also a blessing and a privilege to […]
“What If My Work is Rubbish?” Self-Doubt is a Struggle.
Hello creative people! I hope you are having a great day and week. Those of us in Lagos have enjoyed the rain since the beginning of the week, but thankfully today has been quite sunny! Grateful for little mercies! Today, I’m going to talk about something that ALL writers face, whether you’re working on your […]
What You Seek Is Seeking You
Hello scribes! Welcome to the beautiful (and if you’re in Lagos, a very rainy) month of June! I hope the month has started on a great note for you. Can you believe we’re almost rounding up the first half of the year? Already! When they say time flies, it certainly is true. I recently got […]
Coaching Programme for Non-Fiction Writers
New Coaching Programme for Aspiring Non-Fiction Authors Good news if you’ve always wanted to write a non-fiction book! You can now work with Tolulope Popoola – Writing Coach and Publisher – to achieve your goals. Writing a non-fiction book sets you apart as an authority in your subject. If you have some knowledge, experience or […]
It’s a Great Time to be a Writer
It’s a Great Time to Be a Writer (and Even Better, a Self-Published One) Writing a book, and becoming a published author is a great thing. It comes with many benefits, from a self-improvement point of view, from a personal growth or business point of view. Writing a book makes sense whether you write fiction […]