(Read our essays and other interviews in this series here: http://wordsarework.com/why-not-write)

Show Summary

About: 00:52 - Amara discusses her work as an all-round artist - writer, painter, designer, photographer - and her city loves, Abuja and Lagos. 02:00 - She discusses writing fiction (many genres), nonfiction, writing for comics and animations. 03:02 - She talks about how people stories drive her, and how she draws stories from her legal clients and their personal experiences.

Journey: 04:02 - Amara discusses her first contact with Ankara Press.

Recognition 05:38 - She discusses interviews, especially one with Al Jazeera.

Her writing: 06:35 - She takes us on the journey from manuscript to publishing for Black Sparkle Romance and Son Of Man, and tells us why she writes Romance.

Money 08:09 - She explains how African writers do not make as much money as most think, and explains why young writers shouldn’t make money their focus. 09:38 - She also insists that young African writers must get day jobs.

Challenges 10:11 - She explains why writing daily doesn’t really work for her, but why it’s also good advice.

Advice 10:46 - She explains why budding writers shouldn’t try to copy their favourite authors, but instead draw inspiration to hone their own craft. 12:17 - She also discusses finding time to write by seeking what time works best.

Closing 12:52 - Thanks and closing remarks.

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