Gabriel Dinda

By Gabriel Dinda The recent Writers Guild-Kenya Manuscript Polishing Workshop wasn’t just about conquering the cold Saturday morning. It was a testament to the power of a dedicated community, where authors shared the journey of transforming their manuscripts from hidden gems to polished prose. Held at the serene Passionist Retreat Centre in Karen, the workshop, […]

The anatomy of losing books to “friends” By Gabriel Dinda If you have one hundred books in your home library, you have probably lost books of the same quantity to you friends. First they pose as utterly trustworthy. And true, they could be-but not with books. When your friends pay you a visit, they find

By Gabriel Dinda A birthday is a special day for most people. Some people attach special importance to a birthday such that if one forgets their birthday, it is interpreted as a lack of love. We give gifts during such days and delight at the privilege of one more year in their lives. Many people

Compiled by Gabriel Dinda. Many say that in the 21st Century, illiteracy is not considered as the failure to read and write but the failure to take up the many opportunities which are within our reach. During this time where we are advised to be home, we can do so much more with ourselves. I

By Gabriel Dinda I have met a number of people who tell me that when “they get time” they will write. I have also met so many other people who insist that when “they get time; they will pray”. Every time I hear such a response, I conclude only one thing, they don’t value what

By Gabriel Dinda For the past few months and especially in the past one month, the world has been on standstill, almost singing to the same tune of Coronavirus in unison. Something that until five months ago wasn’t a matter of discussion has now taken over all avenues of discussion in a manner that no

By Gabriel Dinda John has lived in a fairly safe neighborhood in Uthiru for three years. Owing to his social nature, he is almost familiar with everyone in his neighborhood. He invites friends to his house occasionally to enjoy the company of each other. John hails from Vihiga, from a family that struggles to put

By Gabriel Dinda Every day, we receive so many questions regarding publishing. I am therefore encouraged to write a brief guide to help you when you think of publishing a book. Publishing is the whole process of preparing a manuscript to a book.  A manuscript is the draft of a book. The publishing process includes

By Gabriel Dinda When Lydia read her piece of the assignment Joan Thatiah, a renowned journalist and author, and our trainer, I was shocked. “What are you doing in this class?” I almost asked her. It had the depth, refinement, and breadth that warrants a piece of writing ready for publication. How many Lydias are

By Gabriel Dinda Every time I come across something good, I feel like sharing it with all my friends and encouraging them to take part in it. I have done this a few times and the greatest joy is someone coming back to you to let you know that the information you shared was helpful.

By Gabriel Dinda At Writers Guild Kenya, we cherish the culture of Trial and Error. This involves encouraging our writers and team members to try ‘something new’ each day.  So much happens when we try. In 2015, we dedicated a day to visit new companies and organizations and pitch an idea to them. Most of