This is where you’ll find the notes from the trenches. Not chapters—but the sweat around them. Reflections on the process, the grind, the ghosts, and the noise.
I’m writing a book, at least that’s what I tell my self and people.
This is the making of a thing that’s trying to mean something.
Progress logs. Not pretty. Not curated. Just the truth about where the manuscript stands, how the days feel, and what’s shifting under the surface as the work grows sharper, meaner, more honest. I don’t care what anyone says, writing a book is hard. This is where I’m at.
To follow along with the making of this book project, read these blog posts:
- The Book Is Out. Now Comes the Quiet Part
- Choosing a book cover and waiting on the printer
- It’s Finished… and now the Edit
- Faith
- “What do you write about?” she said
- Let’s look at another Word
- Replace Self-Help Books with a Mirror
- Let’s look at a Word
- Breakthroughs
- What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
- Integrity
- Word Grit: The Power of Words
- Determination
- Hustling is in the Details
- The Art You Carry Everywhere
- Grit as a Daily Ritual, Not a Heroic Pose
- Futility
- Before the Day Unfolds: Notes, Audits, and the Time That Matters
- Awww man, I have to make some videos
- Building a base
- Truth
- Theory vs Speculation
- Peace isn’t Passive
About the author
Chip Von Gunten is a writer and creative whose work explores personal growth, human behavior, and the practical side of clarity and communication.
His writing draws from philosophy, real-world experience, and a deep appreciation for art, music, and literature, blending big ideas with practical application.
Known for his directness, curiosity, and commitment to truth, Chip focuses on work that helps people think more clearly, communicate more effectively, and move with intention.