Spencer Wright

Spencer Wright is the (mostly accidental) founder of Scope of Work, which he started writing (as The Prepared) in 2013. Today he serves as its editor-in-chief and chief dilettante.

The Hoop

I can see the basketball hoop now.

Scope Creep, 2026-06-11

Some other things I’ve been thinking about recently.

Saturday

I write this sentence down, and then spend ten minutes sitting here, thinking about it.

We're Reading Tracy Kidder's House

Join the SOW Reading Group to discuss this classic construction project text.

The Sofa

I would commit.

What’s Really Been Happening With Me

Some updates regarding my own emotional surface area