Review by Rebaone Motsalane
“So you want to be a writer? A journalist? You feel this is your calling in life and you have this compulsive desire. Great. Welcome to the fold. The good times when they come (and if they do) are great; but there would likely be many more moments of heartbreak and frustration. But as that ‘boxer; said, one must learn to roll with the punches!”
This is an excerpt from the book, Fillets of Plaice. After giving personal stories and analyzing writing and or journalism as a career, these are Omoseye’s thoughts on the matter. Wish many could take the time to read this book and truly understand it before embarking on what seemed like a “glamorous” career to many. Bolaji gave his best advice ever and truly painted a picture of what the world of journalism and writing is all about.
This book is a MUST HAVE for any aspiring journalist or writer. It will definitely help them to make an informed decision and curtail their frustration. Bolaji focused on topics such as freelancing, editors (how they can break or make your career) and others. He took his precious time elaborating on what any writer or journalist can go through and how to come out victorious in any situation. Whether you come out a success or failure just make sure that you make your mark.
Journalism or writing is one of the few professions where hard work guarantee success, like Bolaji has observed. He asserts that you need more than good English, a different style of writing and luck to make it in this industry (I call it Grace from God and I know that I am right)
With more than twenty years experience in writing, I am compelled to believe that he (Bolaji) knows what he is talking about, he substantiates his analysis with true live testimonies during his journey and that of other journalist he has worked very closely with. The disadvantage is that the book is too short; just as I was beginning to enjoy it ended!
The book has seven short chapters which are based on: The writer, making money from writing, fiction, photo-journalism, writing on sports, editors and general (closing remarks). This book would definitely make a great lecture.
Fillets of Plaice is indeed a guide into the world of journalism
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