"After a week of working here, I've definitely realised that publishers and editors have a much more difficult job than I had imagined. I'd even say that they have an almost unpleasant job… sometimes. Three things I have learnt so far: Firs... - Ikhide
t, a lot of people are involved in producing a book, but only one person gets all the praise – the writer. Second, in order to be a good writer, you have to read a lot (even the bad ones) and it feels like many of the writers I am reading here are just not readers. Third, I am also learning how to be more tolerant and patient because continuing to read some of the manuscripts is just agonising cruelty. But you can't give an honest and reliable review without reading a fair portion of the submission.
This week, I hope I don't have to read too many bad manuscripts and I get to do something else.""
- 17-year old Ope Seriki blogs about her experence as an intern for Cassava Republic and reading manuscripts offered for publishing.
Wow. I think every Nigerian writer should read this and reflect on the words of this 17-year old. There is also a conversation to be had about the strategic direction (or the lack thereof) of our nation's educational system.
This week, I hope I don't have to read too many bad manuscripts and I get to do something else.""
- 17-year old Ope Seriki blogs about her experence as an intern for Cassava Republic and reading manuscripts offered for publishing.
Wow. I think every Nigerian writer should read this and reflect on the words of this 17-year old. There is also a conversation to be had about the strategic direction (or the lack thereof) of our nation's educational system.
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