Build in public
Journal
I document what I build and what I learn.
Currently: Building Alchemist & making a sci-fi film with it.
February 10, 2026
Why I'm Building in Public
Starting this journal to document the process of making a sci-fi short film using Alchemist, the AI tool I'm building. Every decision, every mistake, every breakthrough. The messy middle, not just the polished result.
February 7, 2026
The Character Showed Up While Walking
I was walking to the store and suddenly knew who my main character was. Not from a writing exercise or AI prompt - just from walking. Sometimes the best creative tool is leaving your desk.
February 3, 2026
Drawing Before Writing
Tried writing scenes with words. Couldn't do it. So I drew them as rough comic panels instead. Visual thinking unlocked something that text couldn't. Now building a visual scene system into Alchemist.
January 28, 2026
Building Alchemist's Scene System
I needed a way to organize 50+ scenes with their relationships, character arcs, and visual references. Built a card-based system that lets you drag scenes around and see how the story flows. First real feature that felt right.