What a Read!

Below are some of my recent readings that have contributed to the development of my writing talent. I have numbered the books in the order in which I have read them. I intend to keep updating the list as I read more books.

6. Saunders, J., 1994, How to Write Realistic Dialogue, Allison and Busby Ltd, London

I have always thought that a bit of dialogue in a poem is good, but this one fired my desire to write prose. I have since began to dabble into short story writing!

5. Matson, G. J., 1991, Writing Articles that Sell, Nationwide Studies Ltd, London


Practical. Challenging! Lots of business sense!

4. Richards, I. A., 1929, Practical Criticism, Routledge and Kegan Paul Ltd, London

My best introduction to criticism. This book has become my coach!

3. Sansom, P., 1994, Writing Poems, Bloodaxe Books Ltd, Northumberland

Recommended by a friend. Easy to read and very practical.

2. Ojaide, T., 2005, A Creative Writing Handbook for African Writers and Students, Malthouse Press Ltd, Lagos

Contains lots of technical and practical advice.

1. Ike, C., 1991, How to Become a Published Writer, Heinemann Educational Books Nigeria plc, Ibadan

Very useful for an aspiring writer in the Nigerian context.