And aren't all writers really just engineers, seen in a different light? I studied engineering in school. Mechanical engineering, specifically. I went through a 4 year college program and got a bachelor’s of science degree, then I got a job as an engineer. Then I got a totally different job as an engineer, and realized … Continue reading What is an engineer, anyway?
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I’m a new author in the age of AI, and it’s gonna be fine, right?
There’s a famous Warren Buffett quote that goes “Be Fearful When Others Are Greedy and Greedy When Others Are Fearful”. He’s talking about stocks, and when it’s the right time to buy them; in the stock market when people are fearful, values go down. That’s a perfect time to buy, as the common result of … Continue reading I’m a new author in the age of AI, and it’s gonna be fine, right?
The Broken Javelin June Update
We’re making progress! Cover and editing updates, and some planning for the launch. To be totally honest, the weather has been incredible all month so the editing has hit a bit of a slowdown. But on the positive side I’m committed to at least a chapter of editing per night, so we’ve made some progress … Continue reading The Broken Javelin June Update
What’s the Point of a Novel in the Age of AI?
It's easy to get discouraged when generative AI can churn out a book with nothing but a few sentences and enough electricity to power a small town. I believe authors may feel some short-term pain from genAI and its ilk, but as always, there are more reasons to persist than to give up. TLDR; keep … Continue reading What’s the Point of a Novel in the Age of AI?
How to Get Inspired to Write
I think there’s a lot of misunderstanding around how good pieces of writing actually come to be. Ever been to r/writing on Reddit? It’s an absolutely horrifying place. People ask the same questions every hour, every day - “how do I make myself write?” - “how do I come up with a book idea?” - … Continue reading How to Get Inspired to Write
How Do You Avoid Over-Editing A Book?
As I wade hip-deep through 180,000+ words I wrote nearly a year ago, trying to wrangle them into a book I feel excited to republish, I ask myself this question often. I’m far from a perfectionist, but man it’s hard to let something go and just declare it finished. I’ve probably been through the first … Continue reading How Do You Avoid Over-Editing A Book?
The Broken Javelin – May 2025 Update
We're making progress! For anyone who doesn't know the story of the Broken Javelin, be sure to check out this evergreen post for the whole story. This month has been all about editing and starting to get the gears in motion for TBJ's full publication later this year. Shaking off the rust hasn't been an … Continue reading The Broken Javelin – May 2025 Update
The Story of The Broken Javelin
The ongoing story of my novel The Broken Javelin can be found right here! This post will stay pinned to my homepage until the book’s release, so feel free to check back often, or better yet, subscribe to the newsletter for automatic updates! Table of Contents: The Story of The Broken Javelin (Start here!) Recent … Continue reading The Story of The Broken Javelin
Why Write A Book in 2025?
This morning started on a dull note for me as I read this story from NY Magazine about everybody cheating their way through college. It's pretty distressing to think that the entire idea of college is dissolving around us, and further to realize that this is the entire point of many of the AI warlords … Continue reading Why Write A Book in 2025?
