Writing

May 21, 2026

The Expert Prompt: Why Your Experience Is the Best AI Tool You Have

"The Expert Prompt" is a book about using AI the way it works best: led by your experience, your judgment, and the expertise you've built over years of doing the work. Available now in print and on Kindle.

I Built a WordPress AI Editorial Assistant Plugin With Claude How I Rebuilt My Personal Site with Claude Experience Is Still the Best Prompt I Built an Interactive D3 Music Map with Claude Code in 40 Minutes How I Use ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude Code to Curate Content Without Cutting Corners How I Built a WordPress Music Discovery Platform with Claude Code in a Weekend (After Waiting 27 Years)
Why I Trained ChatGPT to Challenge Me

I trained ChatGPT not to agree with me, but to challenge me. Here’s the prompt I use, and why it’s become my favorite editorial thinking tool.
The Power of Community

No Treble was at a crossroads. So I reluctantly decided to ask for help. The community rallied beyond my wildest expectations.
How No Treble Built a Community of 220,000 Bass Players

KiKi L’Italien’s excellent Association Chat podcast kicked off a new special edition monthly episode (in video format). I was fortunate to be the first guest of this exciting new series.
Corey 5.0

Today is my 50th birthday. In a way, I'm a little stunned. How did this happen? I decided to take a look back with this list.
WordCamp Baltimore 2018 Talk: Designing the WordPress Admin Experience

WordCamp Baltimore has always been a favorite one of mine. I was thrilled to be a speaker this year, covering an important subject for people who build custom CMS solutions. Here's a recap.