With over a decade of experience, I’ve delivered writing and professional development workshops and talks in a wide range of settings—from classrooms and libraries to NHS wellbeing programmes and creative writing groups. Whether participants are seasoned writers or just starting out, my workshops offer space for creative exploration, self-expression, and reflection. I’m especially passionate about using writing as a tool for self-care and mental health. I’ve worked with students, professionals, and community groups to support their journeys through words.
As the founder of REWRITE, a creative writing organisation for Black women and women of colour, I’ve mentored dozens of emerging writers, many of whom have gone on to secure publishing deals, win awards, and see their work published across major platforms. My approach centres care, confidence-building, and craft—and I bring that ethos into every workshop, talk, and event I lead.
Creative Writing Workshops
I offer engaging, accessible workshops tailored to different experience levels and interests. Each session creates a space where participants can explore their voice, build skills, and write with intention and freedom. Workshop topics include:
Popular talk topics include:
- Finding the Spark – Ideal for new writers looking to start their creative journey
- Novel Now! – A practical session on how to structure, write, and finish a novel
- Routes into Publication – For writers ready to take their work to the next level
- Creative Non-Fiction: Writing Memory & Family History – A space to explore the past with care and creativity
- Writing Queer Stories and Histories – Celebrating LGBTQ+ narratives and writing with pride
- Writing Women – Centring women in literature
- Writing African Stories – Honouring our cultures, complexities, and narratives
- Poetry as Self-Expression – Using verse to connect, reflect, and imagine
Whether delivered in person or online, these workshops can be adapted to your group’s needs, time frame, and goals. All workshops will be tailored for your group.
Author Talks
As the author of Where You Go I Will Go, I offer engaging talks for audiences of all sizes—from intimate book club gatherings to large-scale literary festivals, universities, and community events. My sessions are thoughtful, dynamic, and rooted in real experience, weaving together craft, identity, and the emotional landscape of writing and publishing.
I speak openly about the journey to publication, the creative process, and the themes explored in my novel, such as mother-daughter relationships, migration, love, loss, queerness, and what it means to find home when you live between cultures.
Popular talk topics include:
- From Manuscript to Book Deal: A Real Talk on Publishing
- Writing Queer African Lives with Joy and Complexity
- Why Representation on the Page Still Matters
Book Club Appearances
I love connecting directly with readers through book club appearances, whether in person or online. These conversations are intimate and informal, and I’m always happy to explore behind-the-scenes insights, character arcs, and the real-life inspirations behind the novel.
Let’s talk books, craft, and everything in between!
Corporate Keynotes & Workshops
I deliver impactful keynotes and creative workshops for organisations committed to building more inclusive, imaginative, and mentally healthy workplaces.
Whether speaking at internal events, leadership retreats, or employee resource group gatherings, I bring a grounded, thoughtful presence that encourages reflection and sparks meaningful conversation. I welcome enquiries from organisations ranging from tech giants to public institutions.
Popular talk topics include:
- Leadership
- Women and entrepreneurship
- Creative Courage
- Representation Matters