On Writing More Consistently
Consistency beats quality in the early days. Here's the system I use to publish without burning out.
In Defence of Doing Things Slowly
Speed is overrated. The best work I've ever done came from deliberately slowing down.
Why Astro Is My New Favourite Framework
Zero JS by default, file-based routing, and islands architecture. Astro checks every box.
Why Design Systems Save You Time
A well-built design system pays dividends every single day. Here's the case for investing early.
Typography Is the Voice of Your Site
Before colour, before layout, before anything else — type sets the tone. Here's how to get it right.
Getting Started with This Site
Welcome to the site. Here's everything you need to know to get started and find your way around.
Five Years of Remote Work: What I Wish I'd Known
Remote work is genuinely great — but it requires deliberate habits that nobody tells you about upfront.
CSS Things I Use Every Week
A short list of CSS patterns I reach for constantly — not clever tricks, just reliable workhorses.
How I Actually Read More Books
I used to finish two or three books a year. Now I finish two or three a month. Here's what changed.
The Git Workflow That Actually Stuck
After years of over-engineering my git setup, I landed on something embarrassingly simple.
Why Most Side Projects Die (and How to Finish One)
I've abandoned more projects than I can count. The ones I finished had one thing in common.
Making Better Coffee at Home
You don't need expensive equipment. You need fresh beans, decent water, and a scale.
Learning in Public Is Uncomfortable and Worth It
Posting your work before it's ready is terrifying. It's also one of the most effective ways to actually learn.
Edinburgh in November
Everyone visits in August for the festival. November is when the city is actually itself.
The Simplest Note-Taking System That Works
I've tried every app, every methodology, every elaborate system. A folder of plain text files won.
TypeScript: The Bits I Actually Use
TypeScript is a big language. Here's the 20% of it I use 80% of the time.
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