CHIMAMANDA'S STANDARD

One thing I say that's often misunderstood is, "I'd love to write a book at Chimamanda's standard."

People often assume that by saying Chimamanda's standard, I'm not dreaming big enough. But when I say I'd love to write a book at Chimamanda's standard, know that it's not about writing exactly as well as she does. Instead, I want to replicate her storytelling technique in my own unique way.

Someone once told me that aspiring to write at Chimamanda's standard was diminishing my potential and that I should aim to write like myself and not like anyone else. While I understand their point, it's far from what I mean.

To me, Chimamanda's standard is something magical—telling stories that blend everyday life with cultural and societal norms. Her standard involves giving a history lesson in a way that makes origins exciting to explore. It's about pushing the truths no one speaks about out there, but doing so in a very subtle way.

So, to everyone who thinks my dream of someday writing a book at Chimamanda's standard is crazy, here's what it actually means to me. I hope this clarifies things. I'm not trying to imitate her but rather to replicate her concept in my own way.

Dearest reader, I hope this highlights the importance of asking for clarification when you don't understand someone's perspective.

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