Now · Updated January 1970

A snapshot of what I'm reading, writing, and building right now.

Inspired by Derek Sivers' /now page. A small, honest update — not a resume.

What I'm learning
  • How independent publications sustain themselves without ads.
  • The editorial workflows behind small but high-output writers.
  • Practical evals for AI-assisted research and drafting.
What I'm building
  • SayQuill — a quieter publishing tool for writers who think in essays.
  • A small library of teardown templates for content audits.
Current writing projects
  • An essay series on modern editorial systems.
  • Ghostwriting for two founders in services and SaaS.
  • A long piece on the economics of independent media.
Current reading
  • Show Your Work — Austin Kleon (re-read).
  • The Economist (weekly).
  • Scattered Substack essays from the corners of media Twitter.
SayQuill updates
  • Quiet beta with a handful of writers.
  • Working on a clean import flow from existing newsletters.
  • Next up: a focused, distraction-free drafting view.
Things I'm exploring
  • How small publications use search vs. social vs. email.
  • Editorial models for AI-native companies.
  • Whether long-form essays still travel in 2026 — and how.
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Makuo Jinanwa

Makuo Jinanwa is a content writer who writes about Content Writing, Use Cases, and Commentary. Through essays, breakdowns, and observations, he explores how content shapes businesses, products, and people.