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Three months ago, I decided to start writing consistently on DEV. Twenty-five articles later, I've learned far more than how to write bet...
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Hey Hemapriya! I am glad that you have accomplished in the last 3 months and we are grateful for you that you continue to stay here on DEV.
I will add your article to the guide for others to look into. I think your time here on DEV and your lessons you have learned could reinforce other new users, especially lessons 1 and 2 (which I think is heavily important).
Get Started on Dev.to! A Beginner's Guide to Engage with the Community! 💡
Francis, it means a lot that you'd include it in your beginner's guide. If it helps even one new writer feel a little more confident about pressing Publish, that'll make me incredibly happy.
I also remembered your suggestion from a while back about adding GIFs and images to articles, so I decided to give it a try this time. I actually think they made the article much more engaging and gave readers little pauses between sections. It definitely took me a while to find ones that matched the tone, but I had a lot of fun experimenting with it.
I've also removed the AI transparency note 👍
And thank you again for always being so supportive. Your encouragement and advice have helped me throughout these past few months, and I really appreciate it 😀
I am glad to see your GIF on your article as well! Brings light and engagement while reading :D
And for sure no problem! I am glad you are still here! If anything, feel free to ping if anything :)
Saw my name in your special thanks section and had to come check what I'd done to deserve it 😄 Lesson 3 really hit home — "don't let numbers define your journey" is one of those things I know to be true, but my eyes and fingers still move faster than my brain when that notification badge pops up 😂
More importantly, Lesson 2 (Comment More Than You Think You Should) is the real gem. The 36 Stratagems series wouldn't be half of what it is without the conversations that happen after Publish — and you're one of the people who showed me that early on.
25 articles, a radar series, and a website in 3 months — that's the kind of energy that makes this community work. Let's keep going 👊
Xu, thank you so much 😄
You definitely deserved to be in the thank-you section. You've been supporting my posts for a long time now, and I really appreciate all the comments, reactions, and conversations we've had along the way.
It honestly made me smile reading that I played even a small part in the 36 Stratagems series. I feel the same way about the conversations after publishing. They've become one of my favorite parts of writing on DEV.
And yes... I don't think either of us is ever going to stop checking that little red notification badge 😂
Thanks again for always being so supportive. It really means a lot 💙
The red badge got me again 😂 On a serious note, seeing names like yours in the comments week after week is what kept me going when the series hit the mid-point slump. If Lesson 2 is about the conversations, you've been living it long before you wrote it. Here's to the next 25 🚀
Xu, I had no idea my comments made that much of a difference, but I'm really glad they did. Your series has been one of my favorites to follow, so supporting it has always come naturally.
Here's to the next 25 for both of us 😄
Let's keep pushing! Already followed you on X and LinkedIn, hahaha 😄
I totally agree with the point about not chasing the numbers. 🙂
I've had some articles that were incredibly "clickable" and got far more views than anything else I've written. But honestly, some of my more mature, in-depth articles have meant much more to me—and I think they've provided more value to the community as well, even if they naturally attracted a smaller audience.
Views are nice, but they're not the best measure of impact.
Sylwia, I couldn't agree more 😀
I think that's something it took me a little while to realize too. At first it's so easy to focus on the numbers, but over time I've found myself caring much more about the conversations an article starts and whether it helped someone.
I really like how you put it: "Views are nice, but they're not the best measure of impact." I think that's a reminder all of us need from time to time 💙
Thank you for mentioning me, akka! I'm kind of a silent reader and only recently started commenting.
I used to write once in a while, carefully choosing topics that could be covered in a single post without needing a series.
Recently, I got the courage to start a series, taking inspiration from you and a few other friendly devs including @gamya_m and @technogamerz!
Thank you so much for your support and encouragement. It truly means a lot to me!☺️
This genuinely made me smile, thank you for mentioning me! 😊 And welcome to the series side of things, it's a completely different experience from one-off posts in the best way. The consistency builds something that individual posts can't. Really looking forward to following along with yours! 🌸
Thank you so much 😊😊😊
Thank you so much! It honestly means a lot to hear that. I was a silent reader once too, so seeing you not only commenting now but also taking the leap to start a series is really special.
The fact that I could play even a small part in giving you the confidence to start one honestly means more than you know. That's a huge compliment, and I'm really grateful you shared that with me.
I know you'll do an amazing job with your series, and I'll definitely be there cheering you on and supporting your posts along the way. Looking forward to reading them 😀
I'm really grateful for your support and encouragement. 😊 Thank you so much!
Hey Hemapriya! Nice to hear from you.
I immediately say the value of your posts and your willingness to share with the community, so I am happy to be supporting since your first posts!
Really nice to see your growth here on DEV. Keep it up!
Julien, thank you! It really means a lot coming from someone who's been supporting Dev Opportunity Radar since the very beginning.
You've been one of the first people encouraging me to keep going, and I'm really grateful for that. Seeing familiar names like yours every week genuinely motivates me to keep putting the series together. Thank you for being part of the journey 💙
Wow! 😄 You've learned so much in just three months! I'm looking forward to seeing what else you'll learn in the future. You've found a great cycle of learning while having fun. Just be careful not to burn yourself out, too!
Thank you so much 😄 I'm definitely trying to keep that in mind. Taking a short break recently reminded me that it's much better to write because I'm excited about an idea than to force myself to post.
I'm looking forward to seeing where this journey goes too. And thank you for always taking the time to read and support my posts. It really means a lot 💙
Congrats on the milestone, Hema! 🎉 Random question... has there been a post you thought would do really well, but another one ended up surprising you instead? 😄
Thank you so much! That's a fun question 😄
The biggest surprise was probably "Reading Anthropic's When AI Builds Itself Changed How I Think About AI and Software Engineering." It was a much longer analysis than I usually write, and I wasn't sure how many people would actually read it. But it ended up leading to some really thoughtful discussions and conversations about AI, software engineering, and where our industry is heading. Those conversations taught me a lot too.
On the other hand, I really hoped "Your Career Matters. So Does the Person Building It." would reach more people because it's a topic that's very close to my heart. Health is something many of us don't think much about until it starts affecting our lives and careers. It didn't get the reach I was hoping for, but I'm still grateful for the meaningful conversations it started.
I think that's one of the things I love about writing on DEV. You can never really predict which post will resonate the most, and sometimes the biggest reward isn't the views; it's the conversations that follow 💙
That's such a fun question, I feel like every writer has at least one of those! The posts I'm most confident about before hitting publish are rarely the ones that end up resonating the most. 😄
Hema, this was such a joy to read from start to finish! 😊 The part about Dev Opportunity Radar really stuck with me, you built something that started from your own frustration, and it grew into something the community actively shapes every week. That's such a rare thing to pull off, and it speaks to how genuinely useful it is.
Lesson 3 is the one I keep coming back to too. The red notification badge gets me every single time, but what you said about impact not always being visible in the numbers is something I'm still learning to hold onto. Some of the most meaningful moments have been quiet ones in the comments, not the posts with the biggest numbers.
Congratulations on 25 articles and everything you've built alongside them. Looking forward to following whatever comes next! 🌸
Thank you so much, Gamya! I love what you said about the community shaping Dev Opportunity Radar because that's exactly how it feels now. It may have started from my own frustration, but so many opportunities, ideas, and improvements have come from people sharing them and helping make the series better.
And I completely relate to what you said about Lesson 3 😄 The red notification badge still gets me too! But over time I've realized that some of the most meaningful moments really do come from the conversations in the comments, not just the numbers.
Thank you for taking the time to read the article and share your thoughts. It honestly means a lot, and I can't wait to see what you write next too 💙
That's exactly what makes it special, it stopped being just yours at some point and became something the community co-creates every week. That's hard to build and worth protecting. And yes, the notification badge will probably get both of us forever 😄 Thank you for writing the article in the first place! 🌸
Congratulations, Hema, on your journey! I am so proud of you and how much you've grown over these last months 👏🏻👏🏻 I remember how you shared that you were shy at the beginning about leaving comments, and now look at you – publishing your 26th article! That's a very big achievement 🥳
And this article really gave me some thoughts... especially since I want to write a book. I already have some projects started, but I always end up with doubts about my voice, style, all the mistakes that I can possibly make in the process, and possible negative comments. Seems I'm focusing on the final vision too much, instead of simply enjoying the journey. Thank you for this reminder! Need to focus more on simply creating 💛
I'm happy we've met on DEV and that you decided to start not only reading, but also writing. Thank you for being part of the community 🌻
Klaudia, thank you so much. Reading your comment brought back so many memories from when I first joined DEV. I still remember how nervous I was about leaving my first comments, so hearing you say you've seen that growth means a lot, especially because you've been there encouraging me from the very beginning.
And I'm really glad the article resonated with you. I think every writer has those doubts about their voice and whether what they're creating is "good enough." I definitely still have them sometimes too. But if there's one thing I've learned, it's that we don't have to have everything figured out before we start.
I really hope you keep writing your book. I have no doubt your voice is exactly what will make it special.
I'm so grateful we met through DEV too. Thank you for always being so kind and supportive 🧡
Yes, this is something I still need to learn. Thank you for bringing that up! Have a lovely day, Hema! 🌻
I'm really excited for your book, Klaudia 💛 I hope you keep creating and enjoying the journey. I can't wait to see it come to life.
Have a lovely day too 😀
I just finished reading this and honestly smiled the whole way through. Going from a silent reader to publishing 25+ articles in just three months is an amazing achievement, especially while building something as valuable as Dev Opportunity Radar.
The part that resonated with me the most was Lesson 2. That's exactly how I've come to see DEV too. It's so much more than publishing articles. It's the conversations, encouragement, and the people you connect with along the way that make it such a welcoming community. And the Teletubbies hug GIF couldn't have fit that moment any better. 😊
And thank you so much for mentioning me. It genuinely means a lot. I'm really glad our paths crossed here on DEV, and I've always enjoyed reading your posts and seeing the care you put into them.
Congratulations on an incredible first three months. Looking forward to seeing where the next chapter takes you!
Shubhra, thank you so much 💙 It really means a lot coming from you. You've been so supportive throughout my journey, and I'm really grateful for all the encouragement along the way.
I'm so happy Lesson 2 resonated with you because that's probably the biggest thing I've taken away from these past three months. The articles are only one part of it. It's really the conversations and the people that have made this experience so special.
And I'm so glad you liked the Teletubbies GIF 😄 I spent way too much time trying to find GIFs that matched the tone of each section, so I'm happy that one landed.
Thank you again for all your support, and I'm really glad our paths crossed here on DEV too ❤️
Lesson 2 is the one I'd underline. I started a month ago, 26 posts in, and the comments have been worth more than everything else combined — not for reach, but because strangers have found real bugs in my systems that I'd been staring past for weeks. Writing turned out to be the cheapest way to get audited by people who owe you nothing.
On lesson 3, I want to offer a friendly amendment rather than agreement, because I think "numbers don't define success" and "some numbers tell you something useful" can coexist. I got frustrated the same way you did — my posts weren't being seen — so yesterday I actually measured instead of guessing, using the public API. It turns out how fast a tag feed moves varies enormously: the
aitag gets roughly 47 new posts a day, so anything you publish there is off the first screen in about half a day.discussgets around 14 a day and its posts average three times the reactions. I had been putting every single post underai. My writing wasn't invisible because it was bad or because I was new — it was landing in the busiest room in the building.So the version I'd add to your list: ignore the numbers that judge you, measure the ones that describe the room. Views judge; feed velocity describes. And on the English thing, since you mentioned it briefly and nobody picked it up — I'm not a native speaker either, and the odd thing I found is that writing in a second language made me slower and more concrete, which turned out to suit technical writing better than fluency would have. The friction wasn't the handicap I assumed it was.
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. I like what you said about "measure the ones that describe the room." I hadn't thought about it that way before, but it makes a lot of sense. It's a much healthier way to look at the numbers than treating them as a measure of whether you're doing well.
And I relate to what you said about writing in a second language. It's something I was really nervous about at first, but over time I've realized that people care much more about the ideas you're sharing than writing perfect English.
Also, "writing turned out to be the cheapest way to get audited by people who owe you nothing" is such a great line 😄 Thanks again for adding your own experience to the conversation.
On the second-language thing — one more upside I didn't expect, specifically in comments rather than posts. Writing in English costs me enough effort that I never pad. Native speakers can soften a point with idiom and keep typing; I can't afford that, so what comes out is the shortest version of what I actually meant. Half the time that reads as directness I didn't intend but wouldn't take back.
Congratulations on three months and 26 of them. The Friday cadence is the part I'd find hardest — I've been going a month and already know that the week I don't want to write is the real test, so the fact that you took a week off and came back is probably the most useful thing in the whole post. 😄
Thank you 😄 That was actually one of the hardest lessons for me to learn. I used to feel like I had to keep the momentum going, but taking that week off reminded me that it's much better to come back excited to write than to force it.
Wishing you all the best with your own writing journey too 😀
That distinction — coming back excited versus keeping the streak — is one I haven't been tested on yet. A month in, the momentum is still doing the work for me, so I'm filing your answer away for the week it stops.
Thanks for the AMA, and good luck with the Friday cadence. 😄
Hi - Lesson 4 and Lesson 6 resonated for me. When I first started posting articles, I was scared of my own voice, or maybe it was that my voice was out there in the world. But now as I write, I feel more me and that makes me really happy.
Lesson 6! The Dev fam is such a wonderful community. The comments that I review always make me a better thinker, a better builder and a better communicator. I wouldn't be on this journey without y'all and I am eternally grateful.
Looking forward to your next post @hemapriya_kanagala !
Hey @earlgreyhot1701d, I love what you said about feeling "more you" as you write. I think that's one of the biggest changes I've noticed too. The more I wrote, the less I worried about how I should sound and the more I just sounded like myself.
And I couldn't agree more about the community. The conversations in the comments have been one of my favorite parts of being on DEV.
Thank you so much for reading and for sharing your experience. It really means a lot 💙
Excited to keep at it!
Hi Hema! Great insights on writing for enjoyment over metrics. Quick question:
For writers promoting their own products (like me), how did you balance
sharing Dev Opportunity Radar without it feeling like self-promotion? Any
tips on tags or angles that worked better? Still struggling with visibility
despite short, clear posts.
That's a great question, Tomasz. To be honest, I don't have much experience promoting a product, so I might not be the best person to answer that part.
For me, Dev Opportunity Radar started as a weekly series because I was frustrated by how scattered opportunities were. I'd often come across great programs only after the deadline had already passed, and keeping track of everything across different websites and social media was difficult. I wanted one place where people could discover opportunities before they closed. The website came later to make the series even more useful by making those opportunities easier to browse, but the weekly series is still at the heart of it.
What I've tried to do from the beginning is focus on giving value first. If I mention the website, it's because I genuinely think it helps readers get the most out of the series. For me, it's always felt like an extension of the series rather than something separate.
Another thing that's helped me a lot is genuinely being part of the community. Reading other people's posts, leaving thoughtful comments, and having conversations has taught me so much and helped more than trying to optimize tags or visibility.
That's just been my experience, though, so I'd definitely be interested to hear what has worked for other people building products on DEV too.
Do you track the popularity of your articles or look at statistics?
Have you noticed an increase in interest in your posts?
I do! I won't pretend I don't check the stats because it's always interesting to see what resonates with people.
That said, I've found that the numbers don't always tell the full story. Some of my favorite posts didn't get the most views, but they led to wonderful conversations or connected me with people I'd never spoken to before.
I have noticed more people reading my posts over the past few months, and I'm really grateful for that. But what makes me happiest is seeing familiar names in the comments, having genuine conversations, and knowing that something I wrote was helpful to someone. That's been far more rewarding than watching the view count go up.
Wow, what a beautiful journey this is! ❤️
This article was not just about completing 25 articles, it was about the transformation from a silent reader to a confident writer. And honestly, that journey is truly inspiring.
Many people come to DEV, read amazing articles, learn from others, and think about sharing their own thoughts someday. But taking that first step and continuing consistently is where the real growth begins. You did exactly that, and it’s amazing to see how much you have achieved in just 3 months.
What I loved most is that your writing is not just about sharing knowledge; it carries your experiences, emotions, and the lessons you learned along the way. Every article feels like a small piece of your journey, and that is what makes writing truly meaningful.
25 articles in 3 months is not just a number — it shows your dedication, curiosity, and the courage to keep showing up.
And by the way, you are an amazing writer. The way you write such beautiful and heartfelt articles is truly special. Your words have a warmth that makes readers feel connected, and that is a rare quality.❤️
Thank you for sharing your journey with the community. Your story will definitely inspire many silent readers to finally start sharing their own voices.🔥
Congratulations on this wonderful milestone! Keep writing, keep learning, and keep inspiring. Looking forward to reading many more beautiful articles from you. ❤️
Divyanshi, thank you so much ❤️
I'm really happy that the article came across the way I hoped it would. More than celebrating 25 articles, I wanted to share everything I learned along the way, especially for people who are still thinking about writing their first post.
Your kind words about my writing honestly mean a lot. And thank you for being one of the people who's been supporting my journey for such a long time now. Seeing familiar names like yours in the comments has always been encouraging.
I really appreciate you taking the time to read the article and leave such a thoughtful comment. It means more than you know 💙
Thank you so much, Divyanshi ❤️
I'm really glad we met through DEV too. You've always been so kind and supportive, and I really appreciate you taking the time to read and encourage me throughout my journey.
Here's to many more conversations, learning, and writing together 💙
I think the first time I met you and @xulingfeng I wasn't fully aware of just how much I would learn from both of you. Your words, your experience, and the way you convey your thoughts are incredibly meaningful to me. A heartfelt thank you for sharing such wonderful lessons and inspiration. ❤️
Divyanshi, thank you so much ❤️
That genuinely means a lot to hear. I'm really grateful that DEV brought all of us together. It's been amazing learning alongside you and Xu, and I'm looking forward to many more conversations and posts from both of you 😃
Congrats on reaching 25 articles! As someone who often overthinks before publishing, how do you handle topic selection when you feel like a concept has already been covered a dozen times by other authors?
That's a great question, Mia 😀 Honestly, I remind myself that almost every topic has probably been written about before. What makes it different isn't always the topic itself, but the perspective, experiences, examples, and writing style you bring to it.
I've read multiple articles about the same subject, and each one has taught me something different because every writer explains things in their own way.
So if it's a topic I'm genuinely excited about or have something meaningful to add, I still write it. There will always be someone reading it for the first time, or someone who connects with the way you explain it.
I think it's much better to focus on adding your own perspective than trying to find a topic that nobody has ever written about before.
And if you think of any more questions, feel free to ask. I'd be happy to answer them 💙
Thank you so much, Hemapriya! 💙 That's such a comforting reminder. 'Someone will connect with the way you explain it' is definitely going to be my new mantra whenever imposter syndrome kicks in before hitting publish. Really appreciate the thoughtful response!
25 articles in 3 months and still writing because you enjoy it, not for the numbers, that's the hard part actually, most people burn out chasing views way before that.
I think "Dev Opportunity Radar" is a really great concept, it's the type of series that people will definitely want to keep coming back to, you know, like every week, and even bookmark it so they don't miss out on any updates.
Question for the AMA: how do you avoid running out of ideas for a weekly series without it feeling repetitive after a while?
Thanks so much, Ahmad! I'm really happy you've been enjoying Dev Opportunity Radar.
That's a great question.
I think it depends on the type of series you're writing. With Dev Opportunity Radar, the core idea stays the same because there are always new opportunities to share. What changes each week is the content, and over time I've made small improvements based on feedback from readers and my own ideas, whether that's adding a new section or making the format easier to read.
I also try to focus on quality over quantity. If I only find one opportunity that I genuinely think is worth sharing, I'd rather publish that than fill the post with things that aren't as useful.
For series where you need a brand-new idea every week, I think it's a little different. I'd definitely recommend keeping a running list of ideas whenever something comes to mind. It takes the pressure off because you're not trying to come up with your next article on publishing day, and it helps a lot when writer's block shows up.
And regardless of the type of series, I think the biggest thing is to keep enjoying it. The moment it starts feeling like something you have to do every week instead of something you want to do, it's much easier to burn out.
That makes sense, especially the "running list" idea. I think the burnout point is the one people underestimate the most, easy to say yes to writing weekly when you're excited, harder to keep saying yes six months in. Thanks for the honest answer, hoping for you the best.
The lesson that rings truest here is writing for enjoyment over metrics, but I would add a selfish reason to write that nobody mentions: it is the cheapest way to find out what you only think you understand. Twice now I have started an article certain of the explanation and had to go back and test my own claim halfway through, because writing it down exposed the gap. The 25 articles are impressive, but that invisible correction loop is probably worth more than all the views combined. Congrats on the run.
That's such a good point, Vinicius. I don't think I'd ever thought about writing that way before, but it makes a lot of sense. There have definitely been times where I've started writing something and realized, "Wait... I need to double-check this first"
I guess that's another benefit of writing that doesn't get talked about enough. Thanks for sharing that perspective, and thank you for reading the article 😀
You have certainly written a ton lately! and i love reading all of your articles, super big fan of your Opportunity Radar series! keep up the great work!
Thank you so much, Josh! This honestly made my day. You've been reading and supporting so many of my posts, and seeing your comments always makes me smile.
I'm really happy you've been enjoying the Dev Opportunity Radar series. Thank you for sticking with me throughout the journey and for all the encouragement. It means a lot, and I hope you'll enjoy what's coming next too 😀
Such an amazing insights. Truly wonderful person and wonderful journey. Congrats on 25th article and many many more to come. I hope you publish and become the best writer on Dev as your articles reflect your passion and love for tech.
Hope to see you grow even more and get better in life and tech. Thank you for your weekly updates and amazing insightful articles like these. Thank you motivating and inspiring many developers like me. Way to go Hemapriya.😊
What's your favourite article that you wrote with passion and it didn't work and how you felt about it?
Thank you so much, Konark! Your support and kind words always mean a lot 🧡
That's a really thoughtful question. I'd probably say "Your Career Matters. So Does the Person Building It." I put a lot of myself into that article because it was about something very personal to me. After everything I've been through with my health, I really wanted more people to read it, especially because I think we don't take our health seriously enough until it starts affecting our lives and careers.
It didn't reach as many people as I'd hoped, and of course there was a small part of me that wished it had. But I wasn't disappointed. It still led to some really meaningful conversations with our community, and if it helped even a few people stop and think about taking care of themselves, then I'm happy I wrote it.
I've had a few Dev Opportunity Radar posts that didn't get many views too, but those taught me something similar. Sometimes the value of a post isn't reflected in the numbers. If it helps even one person discover an opportunity or encourages someone to take better care of themselves, I think it's still worth writing.
That's probably one of the biggest lessons writing has taught me over the last few months. Sometimes a post reaches thousands of people, and sometimes it reaches the handful of people who really needed to read it. Both are worth writing 💙
📌 Community Highlights: Q&A & Advice
Before anything else, I want to say that every single comment on this article has meant so much to me ❤️
The encouragement, shared stories, and conversations have honestly been my favorite part of publishing this article. Seeing this community come together, share your own journeys, and celebrate this milestone with me has been incredibly special.
This list isn't meant to highlight the "best" comments. It's simply a collection of the questions people have asked and the advice the community has shared, so anyone looking for those can find them more easily without scrolling through the entire discussion.
I will keep updating this comment as more discussions happen. I hope it helps! And if you have the time, I'd really encourage you to read through the rest of the comments too. There are so many thoughtful stories, experiences, and conversations that mean the world to me and are absolutely worth reading.
Q&A
Community Advice & Insights
The Dev Opportunity Radar story is the part that stuck with me most, starting a series because you kept finding great opportunities after the deadline had passed is such a specific, lived frustration, and it shows in why the series still feels worth doing even on weeks the view count is low. That's a much better reason to keep showing up than chasing a metric.
"The topics you're most connected to often become the ones only you can write" is probably the single most useful line here for anyone hesitating to start, since it reframes the blank-page problem from "what do people want to read" to "what have I actually lived through that nobody else can write the same way."
Question for the AMA: when a Dev Opportunity Radar edition gets contributions from readers (opportunities you wouldn't have found yourself), how do you decide what to include vs. what to leave out? Curious if that's ever created tension between keeping the series curated vs. keeping it community-built.
Thank you so much, Talha! That really means a lot, and I'm so glad those parts resonated with you.
That's a great question!
Whenever someone shares an opportunity with me, I always take the time to look into it. I check whether it's still open, whether it's relevant to the audience, and whether I think it would genuinely be useful to include.
So far, I haven't really had any tension because people have been incredibly thoughtful about what they send. The community has done an amazing job of understanding what the series is about, and I'm really grateful for that.
If I ever decide not to feature something, I'll always thank the person for taking the time to share it and be transparent about why. It might be because the deadline has already passed, it's too niche for the series, or I couldn't verify the details. I'd much rather explain my reasoning than simply leave someone wondering. I believe trust takes a long time to build but can be lost very quickly, so being transparent is really important to me.
At the end of the day, I want Dev Opportunity Radar to be something the community helps shape while still staying curated enough that readers know they can trust what's included.
And if you think of any other questions, feel free to ask! I'd be happy to answer them.
AMA starts here 💙
Whether you have questions about writing, finding ideas, building a series, engaging with the community, overcoming challenges, or anything else related to your own journey on DEV, I'd be happy to chat.
I will be around in the comments throughout the day, and I'd love to hear about your own journey too.
If you have been writing on DEV for a while, I'd especially love to hear any lessons, tips, or advice you've learned along the way. Your experience might be exactly what someone who's just starting their writing journey needs to hear.
Let's make the comments a place where we can all learn from each other 😀
It's really motivational Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much, Sarvar, for taking the time to read the article and leave a comment. I'm really glad you found it motivational 😀
Thanks for sharing this! it's exactly what I needed to read since I'm just starting my own DEV writing journey. Seeing that not every post takes off is actually pretty motivating. 😀
Thank you so much, Jan! I'm really glad the article found you at the right time.
One of the biggest reasons I wanted to write it was to show that every writer has posts that don't take off, and that's completely okay. It's so easy to look at someone's profile and only see the highlights.
Wishing you all the best on your DEV writing journey! I hope you have fun with it, and I'm looking forward to reading your first post 💙