Notes from Perrin
What is an engineer, anyway?
Engineering is one of the broadest words in the dictionary — and when you look closely, you realize all writers are engineers of a certain kind.
Read the post →I'm a new author in the age of AI, and it's gonna be fine, right?
AI is flooding the low and mid tiers of writing with average content — and that might be the best thing that ever happened to human authors.
Read →The Broken Javelin June Update
June 2025 progress update on The Broken Javelin — cover design done, editing underway, and the calendar is looking good for a Fall 2026 release.
Read →What's the Point of a Novel in the Age of AI?
Books are records of human lives. AI can generate text but not experience — and that's exactly why writing and reading a novel still matters.
Read →How to Get Inspired to Write
Forget waiting for inspiration. Writing is a form of deeper thinking — here's how to use the blank page as a tool, not something to conquer.
Read →How Do You Avoid Over-Editing A Book?
The curse of the perfectionist editor — why the 80/20 rule and an engineering mindset are the keys to finally declaring your book finished.
Read →The Broken Javelin - May 2025 Update
May 2025 update on The Broken Javelin — editing progress, cover typography reveal, and decisions ahead on Amazon vs. independent publishing.
Read →The Story of The Broken Javelin
The full story of The Broken Javelin — from the genesis of the idea to updates, chapter previews, and the road to publication.
Read →Why Write A Book in 2025?
With AI flooding the market and college students barely able to write, why bother writing a book in 2025? Here are the only reasons that matter.
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