Friday, 6 December 2024

The Inaugural Kampala Writes Festival

"Writers' block does not exist. It is just an excuse for laziness." Bev N N

 That is what I firmly believe and ever since that epiphany, I have reached my writing goals."

What a distinct pleasure to receive an invitation to participate in a panel discussion, at the inaugural Kampala Writes Festival.

Goretti Kyomuhendo, the curator, who runs African Writers Trust, continues to shake the writing industry by constantly ensuring literature by Ugandans is at the forefront.

Running from 6 to 8 December 2024, themed, 'Writing Our Truths,' David Kaiza, session moderator, took us through various discussions like our current projects and how they are contributing to the nation's literature. Do attend. It's free at Onomo Hotel.

The burden of shaping a nation's literature is an interesting one. I find it imposing and rather presumptuous and that writers should first explore the terrain for themselves before trying to save the world around them.




 

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