Why To Make Things

A collection for Paul Kirwin based on this prompt: “I’m a retired custom woodworker. I find community in the writings of others that have found satisfaction and comfort and value in the crafting of things. I’m not looking for ‘How-To Make Things’ books but more like ‘Why To Make Things’ books”

Alex Dobrenko

Extending the metaphor of carpentry, it’s first necessary to be able to saw wood neatly and to drive nails. Later you can bevel the edges or add elegant finials, if that’s your taste. But you can never forget that you are practicing a craft that’s based on certain principles.

William Zinsser • On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction

All I needed to hear when I was younger that the things I love were worth something. We live in the age of tooling and creation. There is no shortage of platforms and resources that make it easier for us to build, but there’s also a lack of cultural understanding around that turns young people off things they’re ridiculously good at and love, along... See more

Chia Amisola • In defense of disorder: on career, creativity, and professionalism - Chia's Blog

Making a Place on the Web - Garden

Our Tools and Us

Thomas Bevan thomasjbevan.substack.com

In defense of disorder: on career, creativity, and professionalism - Chia's Blog

Chia Amisola chias.blog

How to build a newthing

Yancey Strickler ideaspace.ystrickler.com

Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life

Dave Evans • 11 highlights

amazon.com