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This month we have expert advice from Simon Whaley on how to structure writing for maximum success. Ten Top Tips looks at approaching an editor in the right way and Successes provides you with your monthly inspirational encouragement. The End Note and Useful Websites will, hopefully, be as useful as ever.
The Writers Bureau Student Stories
Firstly, apologies to Janet – we didn’t include your photo or book cover last month so here they are.
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And now on to Julian. “My name is Julian Adomako-Gyimah and I am a former student of the Writers Bureau College of Journalism. My lecturers had plenty of time for me and guided me through my assignments to make me realize how important it was for me to have passion for what I do, rather than just taking delight in the academic certificate that comes with the course. I must admit that I was born with the key skills of writing and started writing good essays at the tender age of eight – to the amazement of my teachers and headmaster. Enrolling at the WBCJ however made me a more rounded writer and made me realise ethics are a key component of modern Journalism. Today, I do nothing without first thinking about the ethical stance associated with it and which has taken me far as a modern day writer. When my tutor felt I needed to change and improve my writing it would be thoroughly explained in the assignment feedback which made me feel part of the decision making process. “I finished my course in 2005 and I have since published two Poetry books namely Smile Africa and Recall (which are both available on amazon.com, tesco.com, whsmith.com, blackwells.co.uk, barnesandnoble.com and in all the major book retail outlets around the world). I have also co-founded Ghana's first Poetry Journal, www.oneghanaonevoice.com, and I am working on several literary projects as we speak. I am presently working on my third book and first novel namely "The Graveyard" which takes a look at the injustices that are creating several graveyard scenarios in Africa and Asia all in the name of economic liberation and empowerment. It looks at greedy politicians whose actions lead to huge suffering amongst the masses in their respective countries. I am also a business management consultant and the skills I acquired from the WBCJ really helped me put together excellent proposals for clients and associates. I always try to recommend the WBCJ to anyone who aspires to become a recognized journalist or writer “The course gave me an in depth insight into what journalism and writing in general is all about and today I can boast of being a published and an accomplished writer.” Julian Adomako-Gyimah, Ghana |
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Thanks, as always, to Julian for sharing his inspirational story with us. If you would like a prospectus for any of our courses please email us here with your full name and postal address.
Or, to share your success stories with others, just send an email to ezeewriter@writersbureau.com with 'Success Story' in the subject line.
