Category: Writing

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    Back to writing!

    Read about my new Australian speculative fiction novel which explores the growing effects of AI on our relationships and society. This is my latest project, and one I’ve been enjoying immensely. AI is here and we cannot stick our heads in the sand to ignore it. This novel looks at how AI can transform our society, for good and for…

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    Building your online portfolio

    Posting online is scary enough as it is, but what if it didn’t have to be? Instead, think about your posts as part of a portfolio–a body of work for people to see who you are and what you do. Read on to learn more.

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    The 10,000 hour rule for mastery

    The 10,000 hour rule from Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers suggests mastery requires extensive practice. While this figure may be debated, the principle remains: dedication and time are essential for skill development. Society often pressures youth to succeed quickly, but true mastery takes years of effort, emphasising the importance of persistence and gradual progress.

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    100 posts!

    Reflecting on the journey so far to reaching 100 posts on my blog. It hasn’t been an easy ride, but it’s been worth it with so many lessons during the ups and downs. Thank you for joining me on the ride!

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    Goals for my blog: Devin’s World

    Blog writing has changed over the years, and so have I. Going forward, I want to do things differently, and here is how.

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    To create great work, you must create

    In university I took a class on Literary Criticism, which was one of the most interesting courses I completed. I didn’t do particularly well in it, but I learned so much. I kept all the readings, and still look back on them from time to time. This course especially challenged the ways I thought about writing and reading different literary…

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    Art of being seen

    Thoughts about the challenges of creating…

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    I lost my literary agent…

    Okay, dramatic title—check! Sadly, it’s true but there is no ill will here. The agent was fantastic throughout the process, and I appreciate everything I learned through this experience. I hope it’ll all help me on my journey. As they say, it all comes back eventually. So, what’s the story? I sent out a few query letters in June 2025,…

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    Social Media Slump

    In 2024 I was on a mission to get my debut novel published. I wrote it, edited it, hired someone else to edit it (twice), hired professional beta readers, gave it to friends, ordered a book cover, set up an Amazon account and more. I did all the bits and pieces to get it published including taking to Instagram (and…

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    Life Update Dec 2025

    Publishing on time? What is that… Here’s to the ‘before’ stage of my life, as I reflect on how things are going and keep working towards my goals.