{"id":5675,"date":"2023-08-25T09:04:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T08:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selar.co\/blog\/?p=5675"},"modified":"2023-08-23T17:05:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T16:05:53","slug":"dammypep-creator-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selar.com\/blog\/dammypep-creator-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"How DammyPep Makes Money Writing Relatable Love Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this week’s Creator stories, we have a conversation with Abisola Damilola, popularly known as dammypep<\/a> online. Damilola is a digital creator and writer, well known for her captivating love stories online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s get to know her, shall we?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kindly introduce yourself<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My name is Abisola Damilola. I am a storyteller, creative writer, and pharmacist.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tell us about your journey to storytelling and writing in general<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve been writing for a long time. But the first time I wrote was when I was made the Drama Coordinator of the National Fellowship of Christian Pharmacy Students (NFCPS). I was in my third year and I had to write a script for a drama. I was also the Drama Coordinator of the Redeemed Christian Fellowship (RCF) and we used to have yearly concerts and I had to write scripts for the drama. I wrote my first script and it was rejected by the executives because it didn\u2019t match the theme of the event. It was a relationship event.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What did you do when it was rejected? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

(Lol). I was angry. But I had to write another one because it was my job. I wrote it for about 12 hours. I started writing it by 6 p.m. and finished by 5.30 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Idan!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

(Laughs). The second one I wrote was about love and everyone loved it. It made me more popular on campus and everyone knew Dammy as a writer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How did it feel to have your name out there? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I was happy because I didn\u2019t believe I could pull it off. I read what I wrote and I didn\u2019t believe I could write something like that.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What happened next? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My classmates recommended me for a job. I was not expecting it, and I just started writing. I wrote mainly for people in fellowships on campus. I was paid 3k at the time and was also getting about 10k from home. I was happy I was making little money to support myself in school. But it wasn\u2019t until I left school that I started making real money from writing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Okay. Tell us about how you started making real money<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In 2021, I was doing my National Youth Service program (NYSC) and I was also working a pharmacy job different from the one I was posted to. But it didn\u2019t feel like I was doing so much with my life. I wasn\u2019t comfortable with the 33k Allowance or the 56k I got from my other pharmacy job and was looking for something else to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then one day, someone shared a link to a Udemy course in my Community Development Service (CDS)  group. It was a course on storytelling, and I took it. From there, I took other courses on storytelling, copywriting, and content writing. I was investing in myself and buying books and courses to get better at writing. I even read Salem King\u2019s<\/a> book. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What happened after you were done?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I just started posting on social media. I wanted to be seen, and be out there. So I started writing online. I started with Instagram first because it was easier. I was scared of Twitter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lol. We all are<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

(laughs). Yes o. I didn\u2019t want to be dragged or anything. Also because I was just writing again, I didn\u2019t want anybody to come and say what I wrote was bad or anything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So how did you get over it?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You know with the way Instagram is, you can\u2019t write on it. You either have to share images of your write-ups or use carousels. I wasn\u2019t going to do that. So I started writing on Twitter so I could take screenshots and post them on Instagram. One day, I posted a particular story about a married couple and it blew up! It got 300 likes. I told my friends and we were all happy.  I started posting frequently but had to reduce when I started getting writing jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was the first writing job you got?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It was a scriptwriting job that paid \u20a6120,000. I can\u2019t remember the title but I think it was supposed to be a short film. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much do you now make from writing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For the short stories I post, I charge about \u20a630,000 for that. If I\u2019m writing a book, I charge \u20a650,000 for 5000 words. Because when I\u2019m writing a book, I won\u2019t take up any other project at the time and it can take up to two months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if you\u2019re paying me \u20a6400k, it\u2019s like you are paying me \u20a6200k per month because it\u2019s just the book I\u2019ll be focused on. I don\u2019t like taking too many writing jobs so I don\u2019t get tired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For scripts, it takes me about a month, and I also know for that whole month, I\u2019m not taking any other job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s it like on average now?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Six figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Thank you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s your favorite genre of stories? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Romance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ahh. \u201cGod when\u201d people. Why\u2019s that?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Because it\u2019s relatable. Everybody likes love. I used to write tragic stories but I noticed that when I started writing romance, my community grew faster. Also, Nigerians like love stories. They just want to be able to say love is sweet and argue over it too. And I think that\u2019s why I really like it. People love love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you also write about your experiences with love? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. About 90% of them are my stories. They are what people said to me or my guy said to me. I use words to make it sound extra and include more juice so we can all laugh about it on social media. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interesting. Have you attempted writing any other genre? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes, I have. I tried writing erotic stories one time but I was terrible at it. It felt like I was forcing it and I can\u2019t force it. So I rejected it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking about forcing it. Have you experienced writer\u2019s block?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

(laughs) Who hasn\u2019t? When it happens, I leave social media and I don\u2019t force it. I watch movies or call my girls to gist, rant for about three hours, pray, or sleep. I have dreamt of stories a couple of times.  I may even read other people\u2019s work, listen to music, or dance. I just take my mind off writing for the moment and focus on other things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do these things always work for you?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes, they do. I don\u2019t force it. I embrace the break because the two of us (me and the writing) deserve the rest (laughs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One time, it was going on for a week or more and I was worried I\u2019d lose followers. At the time I had about 6k followers. After taking my rest, I picked up my phone, prayed, and started writing. That story had two parts and I pinned it on my Instagram page. Interestingly, that story blew up my page from 6k followers to like 11k followers within a week. That was the moment for me. I was like \u201cAha, this is good!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you created any digital products from your knowledge of storytelling? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes, I have. It was other people\u2019s products that helped me and it\u2019s just right I create a product to help others who want to write stories. It\u2019s an ebook titled \u201cTell Your Story<\/a>.\u201d It\u2019s a beginner’s guide for anyone looking to write good stories and captivate their audience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well done!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Thank you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the biggest mistake you’ve made as a writer?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Comparing my journey to someone else and struggling to find my voice. There was a time when I was comparing myself with someone. I just started writing on social media and this person had been writing for over five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It affected my writing process because I wanted to write the way they did or do things like them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I just had to call myself to order. I had to remind myself to remain authentic and original to write better stories. And so far, I think I\u2019ve nailed it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you have! What are now your top tips for writing good stories? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
  • Use a character that looks like you. It becomes very easy to write the story because you have lived that life or someone you know is living that life. <\/li>
  • Make your characters relatable, memorable, and with flaws. Let people know their strengths and weaknesses. It helps to draw attention to your stories. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    What\u2019s your advice to people who want to start storytelling?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Firstly, be open to reading other people\u2019s content and stories. Follow people who you like their writing style and try to learn it. From there you\u2019ll find your voice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Secondly, join a writing group and leverage communities. Being in a writing group helped me write better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thirdly, be ready to learn. As a storyteller, be open to taking more courses to learn about storytelling and how to write better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Lastly, be highly creative and don\u2019t compare your writing style to others. I made that mistake. Start with characters like you and write with simple words.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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