Tag: writing / books

  • Creativity is Something Other People Do

    There’s a tendency to think of art as something others do. Art is mysterious; it comes from a magical place. It’s not like going to a day job and pumping out widgets or code or happy customers—all the things you and your ordinary friends produce. Maybe that’s why it’s always slightly uncomfortable when good friends create…

  • Blogging

    The problem is, when I have a short thought, I post it on Twitter. When I have a longer thought, I write a book about it. That leaves little room for blogging. Maybe this should be the place for medium thoughts. Yes, there is Medium for that, but having my own place on the web,…

  • New Cover For Stars and Other Monsters

    After a few decades of dinking around, I’m starting to take this writing thing more seriously. In 2014, I finally published a few books, and in 2015 I plan to publish even more. Part of taking it seriously is realizing my limitations and hiring professionals to help overcome them.  My self-designed cover for Stars and…