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Submitting my novel — now what?

I finished writing my first novel! Well, as finished as can be in its current format. I know it will take a bit more editing before…

Nov 27, 2021

Nov 27, 2021

Taking space, giving space

Being an adoptee meant contorting myself into family spaces. First, there was my adopted family. Then, there were my biological families —…

Aug 12, 2021

Taking space, giving space

Aug 12, 2021

A death each day keeps emotions away

‘We won’t be renewing your contract.’

Aug 10, 2021

Aug 10, 2021

I’m learning to write — part two: five things I learnt while editing my first novel

After committing to my transformation from person to writer (yes, writers are like mutants) I finished the first draft of my novel in…

Mar 22, 2021

I’m learning to write — part two: five things I learnt while editing my first novel

Mar 22, 2021

5 challenges I faced to become a writer

Caterpillars are astounding! It’s magical how one small creature can transform into something as beautiful as a butterfly. Yes, this…

Mar 11, 2021

5 challenges I faced to become a writer

Mar 11, 2021

Should a gay writer be a gay writer?

I don’t remember deciding to become a writer. You decide to become a dentist or a postman. For me, writing is like being gay. You finally…

Mar 6, 2021

Should a gay writer be a gay writer?

Mar 6, 2021

I’m learning to write — part one

Some of you may have read previous posts on my blog davidmckwrites.com where I talk about the steps I took in 2019 to become a writer.

Mar 5, 2021

I’m learning to write — part one

Mar 5, 2021

Too many ideas! 5 ways I decide what to work on next.

This story was first published on my bog on 14 August 2020.I still use the strategies outlined in this article as they have served me well…

Aug 14, 2020

Too many ideas! 5 ways I decide what to work on next.

Aug 14, 2020

‘You’ve lost weight’: The unconscious judgements in compliments

This story was first published on my blog 28 June 2020. It had a significant response from readers who related to the issues presented …

Jun 28, 2020

‘You’ve lost weight’: The unconscious judgements in compliments

Jun 28, 2020

Davidmckwrites

Davidmckwrites

David is a gay author living in in Melbourne, Australia. David writes character driven contemporary stories, poetry and is beginning to dabble in screenplays.

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