‘Write As Yourself and Write What You Know.’ Nanjala Nyabola's First Draft
Author and political analyst, Nanjala Nyabola, believes in writing what she knows. Read more.
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‘Great Writers Develop Themselves.’ Christopher Olaoluwa Ogunmodede's First Draft
Editor at The Republic and author of ‘John Mugufuli’s Baby Fever’, Christopher Olaoluwa Ogunmodede, believes great writing emerges from practice. ‘Just like leaders are made, not born, great writers develop themselves. Or at least, great writing is a skill that can be taught.’ Read our interview.