About Build, Write, Play
Hey, I’m Lakshmi Narasimhan — a developer, writer, and Carnatic violinist. This publication is where all my worlds collide.
Why this exists
I believe in building things that last. Whether it’s code, a novel, a product, or a phrase that sings — I’m obsessed with systems, stories, and steady momentum.
But more than anything, I believe in play — not as a break from the work, but as the work itself.
“The work you do while you procrastinate is probably the work you should be doing for the rest of your life.”
— Jessica Hische
Build, Write, Play is a space for thinking out loud, shipping consistently, and treating creativity like a sandbox — not a factory.
What you’ll find here
Essays on building — technical breakdowns, SaaS stories, dev philosophy
Dispatches from the creative trenches — short stories, writing updates, habits
Dev challenges & tech book notes — bite-sized learning for T-shaped devs
Rituals & reflections — from daily violin to monthly novels
No growth hacks. No polished persona. Just a real person, doing real work, and treating it all like play.
If you're the kind of person who wants to ship more, stretch wide, and stay grounded — you’ll feel at home here.
