Tolulope Popoola

03/09/2026

If you’ve ever coordinated VIP transport for a Lagos wedding party, you’ll know it’s not planning: it’s an extreme sport. 🚗💨

CJ, the Serial Best Man, has colour-coded spreadsheets, backup drivers and military-grade itineraries. Tomorrow’s schedule is a work of art: parents at 07:30, bridal party at 08:15, groomsmen in a coaster bus at 08:45. Everything is locked down.

Except for one tiny, microscopic issue… the car rental company still hasn’t picked up his calls to confirm they’re actually sending the cars. 🫠

Famous last words in Lagos wedding planning: “What could possibly go wrong?”

Read more of CJ’s hilarious wedding adventures in Memoirs of a Serial Best Man from The Lagos Flash Fiction Series by Tolulope Popoola. 📖📚

Where to buy: (links in bio)
Amazon: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DYLB1P3T
Selar: http://selar.com/m/tolulope-popoola
Apple Books, Kobo and more!

02/09/2026

The page does not ask you to be perfect. It asks you to be present.

31/08/2026

In a Lagos wedding, secrets rarely wait politely until after the vows. This one walked straight into the bridal-suite corridor, carrying enough emotional tension to turn the flowers wilted. 😬

Bisi, the wedding planner, had seconds to act. Not with shouting, not with judgement, not with the kind of drama that would give the guests a story before the DJ even played the first dance.

She stepped in front of the distressed pregnant woman, clipboard in hand, phone ready, voice calm but firm. Because Bisi knew that behind every scandal is a human being.

Can she mediate between a bride, her groom… and the pregnant side-chick who has arrived at the venue demanding answers without the entire celebration exploding?

Read Memoirs of a Lagos Wedding Planner and discover why Bisi has seen it all… or so she thought.

If you were the bride, would you still go ahead with the wedding? 👇🏾

27/08/2026

September is a fresh start! 🌿💚 New school year, new routines, new notebooks. And perhaps a new space for something your child genuinely loves.

Your child doesn’t need more homework or another pointless after-school activity. They need somewhere their imagination and creativity is taken seriously. ✍🏾📚

If you’re a parent of a child or teen (aged 10 to 15) who loves writing or you would like to encourage them to, join us in the Creative Writing Club!

Start with a FREE trial to see if your child likes it before you commit.
September places are now open. Click here to book their FREE trial - https://accomplishpress.com/creative-writing-club-for.../

Questions? 📩 Message me here or send a📱 WhatsApp message on 07487 504045.

26/08/2026

Writers do not wait until fear disappears. They write while it is sitting beside them.

25/08/2026

Does your child have notebooks full of brilliant story ideas but struggle to reach “The End”? Finishing a first book takes more than imagination. Young writers also need structure, consistency, encouragement and the confidence to keep going when the initial excitement wears off.

In this article, I share seven practical ways parents can support a child’s writing journey without taking over their story. From choosing a manageable project and creating a simple story plan to setting realistic writing goals, building a routine and navigating the difficult middle, these strategies help children turn exciting ideas into completed work.

I also explore when a young writer might benefit from additional support through a creative writing programme or dedicated writing mentor. The difference between an unfinished story and a completed manuscript isn’t talent, it’s having the right support at the right time.

Click here to read - https://accomplishpress.com/help-young-writer-finish-first-book/

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Does your child start stories but struggle to finish them? Discover 7 practical ways to help a young writer plan, write and complete their first book.

24/08/2026

Your first sentence does not have to be brilliant. It only has to lead you to the next one.

23/08/2026

Hello parent! Your child has written a book- that's awesome! Now what? How should you get it out there? Paperback, ebook, audiobook or interactive book? Or some combination of two or more? 🤔

If you have a budding young author at home, choosing how to publish their first book can feel almost as complicated as writing it!

In my latest article, I explore four self-publishing options for young writers, including the pros and cons of each, and how parents can choose the format that best suits their child's personality, story and goals.

Publishing their first book isn't only about becoming an author. It's about giving a child the confidence to say: “My ideas matter.”

Click here to read the article: https://accomplishpress.com/audio-digital-physical-interactive-4-ideas-for-publishing-your-childs-book/

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There’s something incredibly special about a young writer seeing their name on the cover of a published book. But once your child has written their story, another question appears: what’s the best way to publish it? This article explores four exciting options for publishing your child's book: ph...

21/08/2026

Hello writer! You’ve finally typed “The End” on your manuscript. You’ve read it a few times and done some self-editing. But before you pay a professional editor, there’s one important step your manuscript may need: beta readers.

You’ve read your book so many times you practically know every comma. But that familiarity can make it difficult to spot the places where a reader might become confused, bored or unconvinced.

Good beta readers can help uncover:
• Plot holes you’ve stopped noticing
• Chapters where the pace drags
• Character decisions that don’t quite make sense
• Openings that aren’t hooking readers
• Endings that don’t deliver

But who should you ask? When should they read your manuscript? And what questions will actually produce useful feedback?

My latest blog explains how to use beta readers effectively before investing in professional editing, so you can revise with greater confidence and send your editor a much stronger manuscript.

Click here to read – https://accomplishpress.com/how-beta-readers-can-help-your-book-before-you-hire-an-editor/

A beta reader is someone who reads your near-finished manuscript and responds as a reader, not as a professional editor. They can show you where the story is engaging, where it loses momentum and where readers may become confused. Used properly, beta readers can help you solve major problems before....

21/08/2026

Books let us borrow another person's eyes without losing sight of our own.