You, too, can win that coveted writing award

NAIROBI: The National Book Development council in conjunction with the Canadian Organisation for Development through Education will on Friday recognise this year’s BURT Award winners at the Villa Rosa Kempinski. I was not surprised when one of my writers, who is among the three winners, called to inform me of this development – he is excited and proud. You too could be receiving such an award soon, if only you plan and consciously follow through with your plan.

I have met quite a number of writers who just write – without a plan. Well, it works for some and leads to failure of a big number of others – remember those unfinished manuscripts you keep? I am one of those people who believe that failing to plan is planning to fail. That is why I would like to encourage you to plan.