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How to make the inevitable surprising
Filed under: WritingCONTINUE READING: How to make the inevitable surprisingDo your characters have a destiny? Or do they make choices? This post discusses how both can be true.
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How to crew an airship
CONTINUE READING: How to crew an airshipA short scene describing the roles of all the men serving aboard a military airship in A Philosophy of Air.
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Devil’s eggs? Fascinating links in a San Francisco classic
Filed under: San FranciscoCONTINUE READING: Devil’s eggs? Fascinating links in a San Francisco classicGo back to the Gold Rush, when eggs cost enough to kill for. Believe it or not, this high cost led to one of San Francisco’s classic dishes!
My story…
I’m sometimes asked what seems to me a question with an obvious answer: “what’s the connection between writing, programming, and product management?” In one form or another, I’ve practiced all three of these disciplines throughout my career, so of course I see the through-line. I love words and I love solving problems.
A computer programmer and an author do the same job: they solve a hard problem by connecting related components using words and a clear narrative. A product manager solves the problem that comes before, identifying which problem needs to be solved.
M.A. Tanenbaum
Writer, Engineer & Product Manager