Indeed from your username, you write gan. Your command of words and phrases and typology(if I know what I'm saying) is terrific.
Eg–"Like when you're jogging and your shoe is loose but you don't know if you imagined it."
One will just be smiling and reading. When I look at the year you spoke of doing that proofreading job, then you be boss o(you're a boss amongst us).
I sha think that you could include include inverted commas whenever you quote yourself or someone else.
On the experience, very appalling indeed, I hope such kind of people get caught and apprehended.
Thanks for sharing and what a writer you are. You keep the audience engaged, many times spell bound by your artistry with words.
Regards
Thank you so much for this kind and thoughtful comment. I really appreciate it. 😊
I’m especially glad you pointed out that line about jogging with a loose shoe; I wanted to capture that strange mix of uncertainty and instinct, and it’s really nice to know it landed well with you!
About the inverted commas; I actually do use quotation marks when quoting emails and actual dialogue, but I totally understand if some parts blended into the flow. I tend to write my thoughts and reflections directly into the narrative, since it’s first-person and meant to feel more conversational. So I usually don’t quote my own thoughts unless there’s a specific reason to. But your point is a helpful one, and I’ll definitely stay mindful of clarity in future pieces.
And haa, about that proofreading gig, thank you o, but make una no hype me too much 😅. That was just after secondary school, before I even got admission. I was really just starting out and trying things. We thank God for growth!
Thanks again for reading and sharing your thoughts.
Hi, yeah exactly that's the message the jogging thing pushed out.
And yeah your piece was engaging, as you wrote your thoughts directly into it. So it may not be a rule to enclose such in inverted commas afterall. Well from my entry in this prompt, it's easy to see I'm new here, so there are stuff to learn. I have picked this one.
Oh just after secondary school? I thought it's way after your secondary school. But you still be the boss. Me, just after sec school, I never thought of writing but Engineering.—infact I told the story in the very last non-fiction prompt here
It's a bold starting-out you did back then and it shows in your writing today. I know you want to stay grounded and grow more, please do. I just have to admire what I like🤷♀️
All the very best
Aww, thank you so much! 😊
I really appreciate how open and thoughtful your responses are, and I love that you’re already reflecting and picking things up here. That’s honestly what this space is about. We’re all learning as we go, and even the tiniest exchanges help sharpen us.
Haha, yes oo.. It was literally that period between WAEC and uni, I was just eager to do something that felt meaningful. It was bold and naive in equal measure, but I’m glad I tried. And look at you now; Engineer turned storyteller? That’s a combo I’d love to read more about. I’ll definitely go look for that piece you mentioned!
Thank you again for the encouragement. It really means a lot. And don’t worry, I’m taking things step by step, staying grounded, and growing slow and steady.
Wishing you all the best in your own journey too..
Thanks. Well just my way. Exactly the tiniest exchanges can do a whole lot of good. So thoughts don't have to be enclosed in inverted commas right?
Yeah you were bold, the naive part is understandable, as a new kid on the block. For me,that's my pig flying experience– Engineer turned story teller(erm, in training).
My pleasure, to express my thoughts on what I like and yep it shows, your desire to keep improving. Brilliant!
Thanks for the kind wishes.
Yeah, not necessarily.