A few months ago, I joined a 6-month film program recommended by a former colleague of mine. I wasn’t a complete stranger to the world of film, having co-written one before. Out of curiosity and passion, I enrolled as a writer among other film enthusiasts of diverse skills (details to follow once I’m actually a graduate 😅). To my surprise, out of …
I have always dreamed of being a writer for the big screen. Ever since I was a child, I loved watching movies and imagining stories of my own (more of the latter than the former honestly). I was fascinated by the power of words to create emotions, characters and worlds. That’s why I was overjoyed when I got the opportunity …
This list was entirely generated on ChatGPT. There are many benefits to reading fiction, including: Increased empathy: Reading about characters with different backgrounds and experiences can help you understand and relate to people in real life who are different from you. Improved cognitive function: Reading fiction can stimulate the brain and improve cognitive function, including memory, creativity, and critical thinking. …
I pitched the idea of a Turnkey Directory for a Young Africa Botswana Futuremakers competition back in August/September 2021. The call to submission requested ideas to help youth owned business survive and grow in light of the economic challenges caused by the pandemic. My video won 1st place and was published on the Futuremakers Botswana facebook page. See the post …
It has been said that doing business via an online platform is one of the easiest ways to start a revenue stream. This is characterized by the unlimited reach of websites, social pages and apps, and the generally low startup and operational costs resulting in more net profit. You can start, fail and restart online businesses and not burn too …
“Val, why do you write fiction stories?” This is a question that has been presented to me quite a few times, and usually from the same type of people. My colleagues in professional settings seem to wonder why I choose to write fiction over a compilation of insights and experiences I’ve garnered working in the Marketing and Advertising industry. The …
