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             How to continue Writing a Story you have started.... By E PLUS The Storyteller. E PLUS The Storyteller, I started a story but along the way, I don't seem to know how to continue. Any ideas? This is a common question, and trust me, it's very valid, because it gets to that point where you might get so overwhelmed with ideas, that fear, uncertainty, nervousness,  begins to creep in. This is because, you become your own critique, without any mercy! Question: What do you hope to achieve from the story? The answer to this question will not only take you back to the drawing board, but it will keep you at ease and set you on the right direction, and when you are on the right direction, your ideas become well put together, without any panic. And because every story should have a theme, anchor your ideas on your theme, as the story unfolds with those idea(s) relating to every character, plot and narrative. Sample questions that can help you brainstorm o

THE ONE MILLION NAIRA JOLLOF RICE COMPETITION... A story by E PLUS The Storyteller. That day was just like every other day, nothing special in particular, though I had made up my mind to make my favourite meal- Tuwo Shikanfa and Miya koka. On my way from the market, I met Asabe who looked all excited to see me.  "Ah! Laraba, where have you been? I have been looking for you!" Asabe exclaimed. Quite amazed, I stared at her, anticipating what next would follow. "Thank God I have finally seen you o! Actually, there is something I want to share with you, it is good news!" Asabe further exclaimed. "Wait o! You mean, you came to my house and you did not see me, or you tried my number and there was no response?" I asked, quite curiously. "Honestly, I did o! I was just wondering what had happened." Asabe responded. "That's strange! Anyway, what's the good news?" I asked. Asabe reached out for her bag and brought out a ma

               CONTENT and CONTEXT.. A Piece by E PLUS The Storyteller.   So you are restless and having sleepless nights because of that story, those ideas that keeps flashing through your mind, and just like pregnancy, they keep growing. However, you are worried about the delivery, and you ponder over the million dollar questions:  How Do I tell My Story? How do I share my ideas? These questions are very valid, and until they are well addressed, your narrative outlook might end up being obscure, and just like a coin with many sides, every narrative must be anchored on or situated within a context, that is an angle,v a perspective, a dimension or background- NO ART EXIST in a vacuum. Every story has an origin, even though it's just a figment of the imagination! The world is full of so many Storytellers, but not everyone is relating: How Do You Bridge the Gap?      First, originality is key! This fact cannot be negotiated if your content must stand out. Being

           FOOD-LAW-MANIA.                     (@thatfooddielawyer)           By Azeezat Ifemide Adejare.             Lockdown Shenanigans. When I received a message from Coach Ejiro of @eplusthestoryteller aked me to come on the radar and share my thoughts about the whole lockdown situation currently rocking our worlds on different levels and varying degrees, I experienced a strong hesitation. First, I have been unable to keep up with my periodic "Foodlawmania" blog post. And then in the midst of putting a structure to my life and getting back on track regarding that, as well as next steps, the dreaded COVID 19 happened! I was on the verge of signing a contract for a legal related role (finally! I've dreamt and prayed about this opportunity for  virtually two years), with an organization within the Greater Toronto Area, when the lock down directive was announced. I got an email that the company had decided to stall all recruitment processes due to the uncert