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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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 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?
