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Author: Lola

Lola Opatayo is a creative writer, communications professional, and editor. Her work has been endowed with awards from the Iceland Writers Retreat and MacDowell. She is a recipient of the inaugural Equity Fellowship from Editors Canada and the 2020 Gerald Freund Fellowship. Lola is the founder of WordCaps, where she empowers small businesses and writers with writing strategies and resources.

How to start a short story: Write your own story

With the right amount of help and sheer determination, you can be on your way to telling your own compelling story.Continue reading How to start a short story: Write your own story →

July 28, 2021June 27, 2024

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Posted in WritingTagged Becoming a writer, Self-development, Short story, Short story writing, Writing, Writing tips

How to improve your writing skills: Eight sure tips for effective communication 

You will learn eight, sure tips to improve your writing skills for effective communication.  Continue reading How to improve your writing skills: Eight sure tips for effective communication  →

June 24, 2021June 27, 2024

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Posted in Editing, WritingTagged Workplace communication, Writing, Writing skills, Writing tips

African folktales: 5 short story writing tips we can learn from them

This article will share five short story writing tips from African folktales, why you should adopt them, and how to execute them. Continue reading African folktales: 5 short story writing tips we can learn from them →

June 17, 2021June 27, 2024

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Posted in WritingTagged African folktales, Short story, Short story writing, Writing tips

5 simple tips to become the writer of your dreams

In this article, I will share five tips that I genuinely think will help you to become the writer of your dreams.Continue reading 5 simple tips to become the writer of your dreams →

February 16, 2021June 27, 2024

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Posted in Editing, WritingTagged Becoming a writer, Self-development, Writing, Writing tips

Seven delicious ways to write about food

Are you a food blogger, vlogger, content writer, or do you just love food? Read about seven delicious ways you can write about food. Continue reading Seven delicious ways to write about food →

June 17, 2020June 27, 2024

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Posted in WritingTagged Becoming a writer, Food writing, Writing, Writing tips

Five Covid-inspired prompts for writers

If you’re struggling to find inspiration for your writing, here are five Covid-inspired prompts that can fuel your writing. Continue reading Five Covid-inspired prompts for writers →

June 9, 2020June 27, 2024

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Posted in WritingTagged Writing, Writing prompts, Writing tips

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