Back in February I put the word out that I would be hosting the Basic Writing Course to take writers through an intensive 8-week programme to sharpen our writing. The turnout has been more than I anticipated, and the experience is one that I am learning from as I reflect.
While the vision behind this has been on my heart for the past couple of years, it was a push from my pastor, Kola Johnson, that encouraged me to take the bold step to put it out there. It did not come at the most convenient time, as I still have a 9 to 5 and am currently in the middle of many projects here and there, but it has been my joy to pour into other writers through this course. I especially appreciate my awesome wife for her support through this season. We’re doing this together.
In the first module, we looked at how our identity goes far beyond writing, as we were invited to explore the motivations and hopes in their writing.
In the second module, while we observed how we appreciate the distinctive voices of our favourite writers, we examined why each of ours is important, and how to discover and sharpen it as we write.
And how! Reading the submissions by my students thus far has been a humbling experience. It’s been a window into hidden talents burning within, new ways to explore the world, and passions ready to burst forth with precision and clarity. I don’t take this for granted, and I let them know this. I take this assignment to steward them through this period with gravity and honour. I’m grateful to be a part of someone’s writing journey through this programme, arming them with the tools to put their writing out there with confidence and excellence.
I believe our creative desires have a divine root, and that anyone can write. I want to help people do it well.
If you’re part of the BWC 2026 Cohort and you’re reading this, I believe in you!
We’re heading into the third module of eight today, and I’m excited for all that lies ahead for us.
If you would like to be the first to know when further cohorts would hold, register at https://emmanuelonimisi.com/bwc
Emmanuel Onimisi 