Category: Creative Writing

  • The VWN, the world’s most feared intelligence network

    The VWN, the world’s most feared intelligence network

    The Vietnamese government’s surveillance apparatus is impressive, sure. But the aunties, sisters, mothers and wives have built something that makes the NSA look like two tin cans and a piece of string

  • Amazon blinks: executive relations finally respond to author lockout

    Amazon blinks: executive relations finally respond to author lockout

    Amazon finally blinked. Executive Customer Relations has responded to my month-long KDP lockout. But will their promises bring real change, or just more delay? Read the latest update in my Amazon lockout saga and see why this matters for every indie author

  • AI or ghostwriter

    AI or ghostwriter

    Think using AI makes you a fraud? It’s no different from hiring a ghostwriter. Discover why authorship has always been collaborative, and how AI is just the latest tool in the writer’s kit—one that makes the invisible labour of ghostwriting visible

  • SCAR

    SCAR

    Step into Adelaide’s shadows with SCAR, the first Stephanie McBride novel. Broken mirrors, missing kids, and corruption that runs deep—this is crime-noir where trauma cuts close. Listen to the review podcast and discover why McBride won’t let the case go

  • Whispers between time

    Whispers between time

    45-word summary: A heartfelt free verse poem honoring the profound bond between a person and their beloved yellow Labrador, Caz, who passed away at 16. The poem explores grief, memories, and the enduring nature of love as the narrator prepares for a new chapter abroad

  • Davo helps capture my thoughts and make sense of them

    Davo helps capture my thoughts and make sense of them

    Davo, my AI writing companion, helps capture my swirling thoughts and shape them into clear, meaningful writing. On leehopkinswriter.com, I share how this supportive partnership brings clarity, creativity, and calmness to my projects, offering a glimpse into a quietly powerful collaboration behind the words

  • How Davo is quietly transforming the way I work, write, and live

    How Davo is quietly transforming the way I work, write, and live

    What happens when a neurodivergent psychologist partners with AI? A look inside my collaboration with ‘Davo’ (aka ChatGPT), who now helps me write books, courses, blogs, and more — freeing me to focus on the heart of my work while he handles the overwhelm

  • AI for neurodivergent creatives: your invisible assistant, not your overlord

    AI for neurodivergent creatives: your invisible assistant, not your overlord

    Neurodivergent creatives often struggle with consistency and structure — but AI can help. This post explores how tools like ChatGPT can support idea generation, content planning, and emotional relief without taking away the creative spark or authentic voice

  • The art of magnetic writing

    The art of magnetic writing

    Learn how to write magnetically captivating content that hooks readers from the first line. Discover the power of showing versus telling, crafting rhythmic sentences, finding your authentic voice, and practical tips for beginning your journey as a compelling storyteller

  • Create & Resonate 05: Elizabeth Wardle

    Create & Resonate 05: Elizabeth Wardle

    Lee and Elizabeth Wardle discussed the importance of teaching students how writing works in different contexts, the impact of AI on writing, and the advancements in AI technology