Young Writers should never give up when the journey gets tough - Peace Okpalanma

 

SYNW INTERVIEW SERIES FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 2020

 

YOUNG WRITERS SHOULD NEVER GIVE UP WHEN THE JOURNEY GETS TOUGH - PEACE OKPALANMA

 

Peace Okpalanma is a Creative Writer, Essayist and a content creator. In this concise interview with Wole Adedoyin, she shared with him some brief facts surrounding her writing career and reading habit.

 

 

SYNW: MAY WE MEET YOU?

 

PEACE: My name is Peace Okpalanma

 

SYNW: WHY DO YOU WRITE?

 

PEACE: I write to Impact and to inspire. I believe that I can influence the world positively through writing.

 

SYNW: WHICH NOVELISTS DO YOU ADMIRE?

 

PEACE: I admire Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Wole Soyinka.

 

SYNW: WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO AN ASPIRING NOVELIST?

 

PEACE: I would advise every aspiring novelist to be teachable, commit themselves to learn the processes and never give up even when the journey gets tough.

 

SYNW: WHAT ARE YOU READING RIGHT NOW? ARE THERE ANY AUTHORS (LIVING OR DEAD) THAT YOU WOULD NAME AS INFLUENCES?

 

PEACE: I am reading Zikora by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

 

SYNW: WHAT ARE YOUR 10 FAVORITE BOOKS —AND WHY?

 

PEACE: ➡️Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T Kiyosaki

➡️We should all be feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

➡️Things fall apart by Chinua Albert Achebe.

➡️48 laws of power by Robert Greene

 

 

SYNW: FAVORITE FILMS?

 

PEACE: ➡️Marshall

➡️A time to Kill

 ➡️Overcomer

➡️Lion Heart

 

SYNW: IF YOU HAD A BOOK CLUB, WHAT WOULD IT BE READING — AND WHY?

 

PEACE: Inspirational books and books on personal development, self-worth and self- discovery.  This is because I write more of such books.

 

SYNW: GIVE US THREE "GOOD TO KNOW" FACTS ABOUT YOU. BE CREATIVE. TELL US ABOUT THE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR WRITING.

 

PEACE: Whenever I write, my ink flows from the stream of my thoughts, without obstruction.

I possess the ability to think critically and write down my thoughts clearly and concisely.

I have always loved articulating my thoughts and bringing my imaginations to life.

 

My writing prowess is one of my abilities that I'm proud of, I arrange my words in a manner that makes it unique.

 

➡️Inspiration for my writing:

 

My life has been built by a conscious desire to impact people's lives.

 

I get my inspiration from God.

I get my inspiration from issues that people encounter daily.

I get my inspiration from books, movies and my daily experiences.

 

SYNW: WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT YOUR READERS TO KNOW? CONSIDER HERE YOUR LIKES AND DISLIKES, YOUR INTERESTS AND HOBBIES, YOUR FAVORITE WAYS TO UNWIND — WHATEVER COMES TO MIND.

 

PEACE: I am teachable, I like learning a lot.

I like it when respect is given equally to everyone, irrespective of gender, status or age.

 

➡️I have interests in leadership, volunteering, Public speaking and Law.

 

➡️My favourite ways to unwind is to watch intellectual and law-related movies.