09
Jan
2025 — A new charge
A recap of the achievements of 2024 and what I would like to improve in the coming year.
3 min read
Author Blog
The mid-life journey of a product leader turned mythological fantasy and children's book author. D.M. De Alwis is a Canadian-born Sri Lankan author living north of Toronto. She has over a decade of experience as a product leader working with startups and has authored children's books and fantasy fiction.
04
Dec
What was life like 10,000 years ago?
What was life like in the past?
Humans weren't just surviving—they had intricate societies and complex social landscapes. History contains stories of adaptation and resilience.
The past is a mirror reflecting our complexities. Who were we? Who are we still?
3 min read
20
Nov
Writing the Synopsis
No MFA is required. I fumbled and bumbled into what made sense for my novel.
4 min read
06
Sep
Goal setting September
Back to the grind after time away from my novel.
2 min read
16
Jul
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
24
Jun
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
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
An exploration of artificial intelligence's limitations in capturing cultural nuance and storytelling depth.
5 min read
31
May
Writing neurodivergent characters
Sinha is someone with a touch of ASD. What does this mean, and how do I convey it?
2 min read
24
May
My experience with #PitDark
Spoiler alert: You will need a Twitter account for this one.
5 min read