So, Tabitha is many things and one of them is a writer. You know at times it confuses me which title to use Writer or Author but I guess the difference is the same. I have been a writer who simply writes and rarely write anything about writing save if its coaching others how to write. When I started this blog, the goal was to keep my writing prowess on check, that’s why maybe its not too specific. I honestly aspire to be like “the real bloggers” out there who focus on one main thing but well I gotta stick to my style cos we are all unique in our ways. Here you will find a bit of poetry, motivational and inspirational story telling, some drama, life coaching tips, I mean, anything that just pops in my mind.

Anyway why am I here today, its pretty a little late for me to publish but can’t disappoint my social media team Purple Apex. Kuddos to Batsi and Ruva they have helped me improve in my writing consistency 🤗. In my native language we say kusatenda huroyi so, just needed to do this before I get into the why of this blog. Well, yesternight I attended some South African Author’s Celebration hosted by a good friend of mine, Solly. I had my sister Honge with me and we got there a few minutes late but early enough because you know Africans and time 🤣.

At this event I paid for some exhibition spot and carried my exhibition kit banners, books and the famous Chigubhu Lanterns as freebies only to get there and realise there was only one huge table for all exhibitors. On this table each author was supposed to put only 2 books and this was not what I expected at all. My night became cloudy at that instant cos how much I prepared and my expectations were not met. The set up too was offish, it felt like a book launch with the few selected panelist sharing about their books. Tabi, do you really need to sulk over this? No. So, I chose to focus on the good that I could take home.

When you change the way you look at things, they turn out to be better. I picked some few lessons which made my night worthwhile. At least I got 2 minutes to pitch on what my 2 books were about and got one publishing prospect plus some contacts. I clearly believe it might not have paid me being at that event at that moment but greater things are on my way.

Before I sign out I would love to share a few snippets on what I learnt for all fellow and aspiring authors:

1. Be intentional about your writing
2. Check on what value you need to add to the universe when you decide to write.
3. Don’t be a broke author, plan and set monthly targets for your book sales.
4. When given a platform to sell your book, sell the contents in the book not to just jump into giving the price.
5. Get reviews on your book cos nobody buys a book they have never heard of.