Onyemechi Nwakonam

Buildwriting

Education EN ↓ 98 episodes

Buildwriting is a podcast for the intersection of creative writers that are both poets and short fiction writers. While we explore writing craft through a variety of podcast show formats we look at how we can make and find time to write in our busy lives. We look at poetry, short fiction and creativity. This is a podcast from a writer figuring how it works and sharing generously with those that care. Buildwriting releases episodes to educate, entertain and inspire you. Answering your questions,exploring ideas and going deep in tutorials with weekly episodes. Subscribe to join the tribe.

Author

Onyemechi Nwakonam

Category

Education

Podcast website

buildwriting.com

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Setting your Writing Goals 2024 11.12.2023

I have been looking at a unique system for setting achievable goals. Not the writing goals you will forget.

My writing comeback 04.12.2023

Its been a long while. I made promises. Well it's time to get serious with those promises. Lets see what we could do with the writing . Create and recreate these goals

Writing Improvement Takes Time 22.10.2023

In this episode, I discuss how writing improvement takes time and is a lagging indicator of the effort you put in. I talk about how we often expect to see results right away, but true progress happens gradually over weeks, months, or even years of consistent work. I encourage listeners to be patient with themselves and commit to showing up each day, even when they don't feel inspired or motivated....

The Law of 100: A better approach to Writing 20.10.2023

In this episode, I want to share my early experience with applying the Law of 100 to improve my writing. When I first heard about this approach, I was skeptical that committing to write 100 pieces could really help me in just a few months. However, after completing the first week, I'm already seeing surprising results. In the first paragraph, I'll go into more detail about the challenges I faced a...

Why I failed my past Writing Challenges 19.10.2023

In this episode, I discuss why I failed to complete ambitious writing challenges in the past and how I've learned from those experiences. I talk about setting unrealistic goals that tried to do too much at once, which led to burnout. Now I'm focusing on just one writing project or goal at a time so I can give it my full attention. I share the specific 50 word story challenge I'm currently working...

If you want to quit writing. Listen to this.. 18.10.2023

By the end of the episode, I hope listeners come away understanding that writing is difficult but also deeply rewarding. For those who feel writing is their calling, the solution isn't to quit but to find community, accountability, and keep challenging themselves one story at a time. I encourage anyone on the fence to keep practicing their craft. Timestamps [0:00] Introduction [1:30] Story from Ra...

Making Podcasting (Buildwriting) simple and fun 17.10.2023

Reevaluating My Commitment to Podcasting In this episode, I discuss why I have not been consistent with my podcast in the past and announce that going forward I will be posting a minimum of two episodes per week on Mondays and Fridays. I talk about making the podcast fun and easy to produce by removing complications and focusing on having conversations. I invite listeners to call in to future epis...

The Need for Validation 22.09.2023

In our episode, I emphasize that while validation is a natural part of the writing journey, it should never define a writer's worth. Join me on this episode, encouraging you to continue writing, creating, and believing in the power of your words.

Start Writing After You Stopped 19.09.2023

We write. Consistently for some time. It delights us. Make us want to recreate the world. But for one reason or the other we stop. Stopping isn't the problem. Our problem is starting again after we stopped. It is not like we are trying to start writing again. We are trying but it's not just working.

Quinthirty: I created a Writing Challenge for Beginners 07.07.2023

Wow. In this episode I introduce you to my new writing challenge I named quinthirty. The challenge would help you as a writer whether you write poetry or fiction. Listen and subscribe.

Behind the Scenes: Writing Life and Podcast Updates 05.07.2023

A long time has passed since I released podcast episodes. This episode is an update on what has been going on behind the scenes . We have been writing,failing and writing. We will figure it out when we write and not by wishing or fantasies. You would be seeing more episodes and consistent posting . Episodes would explore several themes and genres of writing while also testing podcast formats and c...

My Writing Goals for July 2023 03.07.2023

It's been a long time. In this episode I talk about my writing goals for July 2023. We see the main reason previous writing goals I shared failed . I mentioned about Qunthirty. You can check it out at https://buildwriting.com/quinthirty Enjoy this episode and subscribe.

Procrastinating Creative Writing Mastery and First Quarter Review 07.04.2023

Aside from a brief review of the progress I have made so far. I talk about the feeling and urge to postpone create writing into a future where you magically become a master writer.

Celebrating National Poetry Month 05.04.2023

April is National Poetry Month and there are various ways to celebrate. In this episode I talk about how I intend to celebrate National Poetry Month.

Testing Spoken Word YouTube Channel 05.04.2023

An careful explanation of an experiment I will be working on throughout April 2023. As a writer and poet I would love to see if I can reach more people with my poems on YouTube.

Exposing My Writing Goals for 2023 10.01.2023

Recently I have been talking about goals . In this episode I talk about the goals I have for 2023. These goals are different from the elaborate kind I use to set before. Now all is based on creating a process and system for creative writing.

The Reason Most Writing Goals Fail 09.01.2023

It is easy to set goals and visualise what we want. Year after year we fall short if writing goals. Well in this episode we will look at the reason most writing goals fail and what to do about it.

New Year Same Me! Nothing Changes 2023 08.01.2023

As a new year if you want to become a writer nothing is going to change unless you choose to change. We have to pay the price of time to get our creative writing goals into reality. We have to change to see the change. Thanks for listening

Resistance and The Death of Writing Dreams 08.09.2022

This is a rant of how resistance stops us from creating the work that matters.

Start Writing Before You Are Ready. 31.01.2022

We are scared of writing and we have fears that our mind tells in feelings stopping us from writing. In this episode I explore why you should start writing. Subscribe to join the tribe.

Writing Sprint:Write more with this tecnique 18.02.2021

Are you struggling to find time to write consider doing a writing sprint.

Submittable: Easily manage submissions 18.02.2021

I know how hard it is submitting your works to literary magazines. Waiting for a response sometimes those responses get buried in the spam folder. How can you spend less time submitting your work so you can focus on writing. In this episode I share some of the features of submittable and guess what it is absolutely free for writers. Be sure to listen and subscribe. Links mentioned. https://submitt...

Buildwriting (Trailer) 17.01.2021

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