Renowned author Jackie Phamotse has offered some valuable lessons to celebrity authors regarding the standard of their content.
In a lengthy Instagram post, Phamotse, who has built her reputation as an award-winning writer, expressed frustration with celebrities who have ventured into writing but produce content lacking depth and authenticity.
“To be honest. I’m disheartened by the proliferation of poorly crafted ‘celebrity’ books. These publications not only undermine the credibility of the writing community but also insult the very essence of storytelling.”
In her post, she shared her belief that being an author is more than just having the title and status – it is a sacred responsibility to create meaningful, well-thought-out content.
“Authors must be willing to share their authentic experiences, shedding light on unknown aspects of their lives.
“Unfortunately, many celebrity books lack substance, relying on fame rather than literary merit. This is unacceptable. To celebrity authors, I urge you to take your time, respect the craft, and strive for excellence […] We love reading but don’t make us hate reading your stories. Respect the reader and their money.”
Following an emotional court battle, where she was sentenced to house arrest after being found guilty of defamation of character and crimen injuria for an online post about Basetsana and her husband Romeo Kumalo, Phamotse released her 11th book, titled The Tea Merchant.
The book was released in August, coinciding with the celebration of Women’s Month. At the time, she expressed her excitement for the launch and looked forward to meeting her fans on her book tour.
Also see: Jackie Phamotse set to release 11th book while under house arrest
The post Jackie Phamotse urges celebrity ‘authors’ to strive for excellence – ‘Respect the reader and their money’ appeared first on Bona Magazine.
