D.M. De Alwis

D.M. De Alwis

Canada
Author of fantasy fiction, poetry and more.
25
Oct
36-hour fasting following injury

36-hour fasting following injury

6 min read
06
Sep
Goal setting September

Goal setting September

Back to the grind after time away from my novel.
2 min read
05
Sep
The  privilege of experience — explained with cake.

The privilege of experience — explained with cake.

Generation X knows how to work hard. At least, that’s a phrase thrown about from time to time. It’s not that we work hard. Time in the…
5 min read
25
Jul
Nuance with Context vs. Absolutes

Nuance with Context vs. Absolutes

10 min read
16
Jul
The Revision Check-List

The Revision Check-List

Struggling with revisions? This checklist covers key elements to refine your manuscript—from historical accuracy to tightening passive POV. Read more on how to revise with objectivity.
5 min read
11
Jul
Playing the Game… of Life.

Playing the Game… of Life.

Rise above the noise, setbacks, and limiting beliefs that hold us back.
4 min read
26
Jun
Diliny as as child dances in the rain in her grandmother’s garden. A post-it stuck to the photo reads: She is happy today as

On Goal Completion and the Satisfaction that Should Come with it.

After 20+ years, I woke up to realize I was on the wrong path. Is it people pleasing or ADHD that drove me?
14 min read
24
Jun
The Tale of the Agent who lost their job over a Tweet

The Tale of the Agent who lost their job over a Tweet

Drama in the #WriterCommunity and #Querying Hell.
7 min read
21
Jun
Receiving Feedback for my novel and short stories

Receiving Feedback for my novel and short stories

Breaking through the 4th wall with version 5.0 of my manuscript.
5 min read
03
Jun
I don’t want to use AI for my book cover

I don’t want to use AI for my book cover

An exploration of artificial intelligence's limitations in capturing cultural nuance and storytelling depth.
5 min read