He is an Award-Winning Author, Book Coach, and Digital Entrepreneur, he is currently based in Australia.
Q.1 Tell us something
about yourself, not many people know?
A. Many people are not aware that I was on television since the age of
19, I spent two years presenting a musical show at Zimbabwe’s main TV Station
at the time. My passion for media was just being ignited at the time. This was the pre-digital explosion, and it’s crazy that I enjoy doing Facebook Lives, YouTube, etc. which are the modern-day channels. It’s fascinating to see how the area of
media has been liberalized.
Q.2 When should
we expect your next book? What will it be about?
A. I will not lose the cat out of the bag yet, but my next big book
project will drop in, in 2021. I may have one small e-book coming before the
end of 2020 on a new area that I'm currently exploring, but the main book project is
coming next year. 2021 will be mainly to do with the marketplace as a hint.
Q.3 When did you
decide to write Unleash the Book Within: Keys to Tap into the Multi-Billion
Dollar Information Industry?
A. Good question, I decided to write that book, after receiving many
requests from many people about writing a book. Many people have approached me
over the years about writing a book, but what would surprise me is that years
would go by and still no book. So, I decided to look at those common things
that are stopping many people from writing their own books. Many of those
things I drew from my experience and also some of the challenges that I had to
overcome as well as challenges that many people are facing, things that I have
discovered upon chatting with many people. I also included some of the key things going on relating to the digital
economy, which is hidden in plain sight.
Q.4 Where do you hope to take your writing in the
future?
A. I definitely want to take things to the next level. Like now, I have
gone into Book Coaching because of people who need help. Whilst I have a
vision, I am also allowing the brand to evolve naturally.
Q.5 How many books have you written? Which one is
your favorite?
A. I have written over a dozen across amazon, apple books, etc. My
favorite is Uncommon Destiny: Uncommon Partner, as it was my first, and also it
got international recognition, which is the icing on the cake. It won an E Lit
Award, which is run by the Jenkins Group. It’s also special to me, because
even today, I still get requests from many publishers who are interested in
the book. I wrote the book several years ago, even as I’m doing this interview,
I just got an email from another American publisher, who is interested in that
book. So Uncommon Destiny: Uncommon Partner holds a special place in my heart
because it was the first and also because of international recognition.
Q.6 What do you
want readers to take away from your book?
A. I want readers to know and understand that each of us has a unique
calling and path, and our ‘'soul mate’' or ‘'help meet’', will either take us
closer to the maximization of our purpose or further away. In an ideal
scenario, they would help us get us to full maximization as much as we help
them maximize theirs.
Q.7 What was one of the most surprising things you learned while writing
this book?
A. One of the most surprising things was that my writing process came
naturally, and I was stunned with how my experiences, etc fitted the project
well. It dawned on me, that because I had been passionate about relationships
for over a decade before writing the book, I was well versed with the topic and
could dig into reservoirs of knowledge and experience that I already had, but
maybe would not have tapped into, had I not written the book. It allowed me to crystalize
many things, which was amazing.
Q.8 What was the hardest part of writing this book?
A. In terms of process, it is simple and straight forward. My
strategy at the time was to just focus on the task till it was done. So the
writing itself wasn’t hard, but I had to learn things like Digital Marketing from scratch, the nuances of the digital age, etc that’s where the real hard
work began.
Q.9 Do you believe in writer’s block? If yes, how do you deal with it?
A. Yes, I have
had people talk about writer’s block, it’s not something that I struggle with.
I think the two key things are to write something that you are passionate
about, and also have a road map. I think once you have an outline and a map,
then you can follow along with the map. You can also reward yourself after each
milestone, it doesn’t have to be a big reward. You can have a big reward after the project. However, small rewards give you something to look
forward to at each and every turn which will help with the momentum.
Q.10 What is the
best piece of advice anyone has ever given you?
A. The best piece of advice someone has ever given me is, to just go for
my dreams, and stay true to my core values.
Q.11 Who would
you most like to thank for their involvement in your writing career?
A. I would like to thank my mum, I think she hugely affected my
writing career. She was key in teaching me English at a young age, she was full
on, in my primary school years and that definitely helped me with having
command of English language, I also got to study English Literature at high
school, which I initially didn’t like, go figure!
Q.12 When was
your last memorable learning curve?
A. I think this was to do with copywriting, learning, and mastering the art
and science of copywriting. This is very crucial for every marketer.
Q.13 Tell us
about your writing process while you’re working?
A. I like to block out a time, I set aside whether an hour, 90 minutes
and get the timer on. Work through
that chunk of time, and take a small break at the end and then reset, etc. I
think working in blocks keeps me energized, focused, and it's more efficient. I
get so much done.
Q.14 Do you have
any unique and quirky writing habits?
A. Not really, but I try and use my phone to screenshot things if I'm on the go, and I see something useful, a thought, or a phrase that inspires my next writing piece. It can be a headline etc, my phone is full of screenshots. LOL
Q.15 How does
your family/friends feel about your book or writing venture in general?
A. I have very supportive core friends. I also have
strangers that have fallen in love with my work, which is awesome. I think with
my family, it was a bit of a surprise, but as things evolved they just embraced
that this is who he has become. The same with friends, I think it just hit a
point where they realized, it's ‘his thang’.
Q.16 Do you read
your book reviews? How do you deal with good and bad ones?
A. Yes, I do read the book reviews. They are very important. With time, you start seeing a pattern, which
is also good cause it gives the general gist of how people feel about your
work. For example, I posted a review from Barnes and Noble the other day. This
was another person who had said they wish they read Uncommon Destiny: Uncommon Partner before they got married. A few married people have said the same thing.
It made me realize that many people are finding surprises in marriages and also
we need to get that book in the hands of as many people as possible especially
those who are preparing for marriage, as it addresses key fundamentals. So with
good reviews, I cherish them and take them as feedback and I’m grateful for
each and every one of them. Bad ones, I try and put aside my feelings and pay
attention to what the reader is saying. Many times, there are gems in those
negative reviews that I can use to develop, grow, and uplevel my writing, etc.
Negative reviews help me learn and also improve.
Q.17 What would
you share with folks who are skeptical of reading Non-Fiction?
A. There is power in information. In movies and real life, people die due to knowing pieces of information. This is how important information is some people are struggling with things that are written in a book somewhere, if only they could read it. So when it comes to non-fiction, people must know that information is powerful and also take time to understand why someone wrote that piece of non-fiction work, their story and perspective could be the key to your next level of breakthrough.
Q.18 Which famous
person, living or dead would you like to meet and why?
A. I would like to meet Richard Branson, I was inspired by his works
whilst I was still in Africa. I think he is a rebel and a misfit and I
think it’s important for people to know that even if you are one of those
things or more, there is a space for you in life. He has been such an
inspiration not only to me, but he has made an impact on the global economy in
such a big way.
Q.19 What books
have most influenced your life?
A. I think those Ladybird books we read in our childhood years,
opened our imaginations to a whole new world. Those books gave me the possibility
and the ability to dream, which was so important. Of course, as an adult, I have
gone on to be inspired by Rich Dad Poor Dad. I have just finished The Richest Man in Babylon which I think is a classic. I have also enjoyed
Biographies. It has helped me relate to some key things and figures
and their stories.
Q.20 Share the experience
of your journey so far?
A. My experience has been fascinating and I like the way it has evolved.
Whilst my university days were key in sharpening and strengthening my
character, as well as laying a solid foundation in business, I think I have learned
a lot from hands-on experiences. I think this is the beauty of execution. You
doing something, looking at the results, tweaking the process, etc. I’m so
grateful for the lives that I have touched and for each and every review and
all my readers. One of the things that I'm so proud of, was that when I first
got the call to step out and write my first book, I said yes. It’s been such a
journey, and I don’t claim to have arrived, however, I'm grateful for where I am
and excited for my ‘next’. My encouragement is for anyone who is still
‘sussing’ out their call, I encourage them to step out and let God guide the
way! Thank you for providing this opportunity for me to share my journey.
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