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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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
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?
