DavidmckwritesSubmitting 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, 2021Nov 27, 2021
DavidmckwritesTaking space, giving spaceBeing an adoptee meant contorting myself into family spaces. First, there was my adopted family. Then, there were my biological families —…Aug 12, 2021Aug 12, 2021
DavidmckwritesA death each day keeps emotions away‘We won’t be renewing your contract.’Aug 10, 2021Aug 10, 2021
DavidmckwritesI’m learning to write — part two: five things I learnt while editing my first novelAfter committing to my transformation from person to writer (yes, writers are like mutants) I finished the first draft of my novel in…Mar 22, 2021Mar 22, 2021
Davidmckwrites5 challenges I faced to become a writerCaterpillars are astounding! It’s magical how one small creature can transform into something as beautiful as a butterfly. Yes, this…Mar 11, 2021Mar 11, 2021
DavidmckwritesShould 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, 2021Mar 6, 2021
DavidmckwritesI’m learning to write — part oneSome 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, 2021Mar 5, 2021
DavidmckwritesToo 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, 2020Aug 14, 2020
Davidmckwrites‘You’ve lost weight’: The unconscious judgements in complimentsThis 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, 2020Jun 28, 2020