Chukwu Lauretta’s Post

Hey LinkedIn, It’s been a while🤧 Well, I spent the last few months hibernating and trying to find a unique way to engage my LinkedIn profile. And I think I’ve finally found it 💃💃 CREATIVE WRITING. I’ve always been a writer, but not so much of a storyteller. But here’s the thing: it takes a good storyteller to become an even better writer. So, I took a bold step, maximized my JCIN Uniben membership, and hopped on the JCIN Uniben Storytelling and Creative Writing Masterclass. The opening ceremony started on a slow yet steady note. We were asked to give an account of our day and, honestly, how else can one describe a Sunday if not slow, hot, and restful?😂 Soon enough, the event picked up with long yet surprisingly engaging speeches from our organizers, JCIN UNIBEN and JCIN IAUE, and sponsors, Afrocritik and JCIN Amb. Oluyede Opeoluwa. Now, to the training session proper… Oh, to be taught by an exceptional teacher🥹 Ma Joan Eze taught us everything teachable. She truly brought meaning to the moment. Did you know there’s a huge difference between telling and showing a story? Well, now you do. So, the next time you want to tell a story: Recognize the moment, use sensory details to evoke emotions, give meaning to the moment, and most importantly, *show your story*. Did I mention our eloquent compère,…Stephanie Okoro I can still relive her voice🥹 That’s a wrap on Day 1 of the JCIN Uniben Storytelling and Creative Writing Masterclass. I hope I’ve been able to not just tell, but show you how much I enjoyed it. See you on Day 2 for another beautiful storytelling session. #SCWMasterclass #JCINUNIBEN #JCINDELSU #JCINPTI #JCINIAUE