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Field Notes are Good for Field Notes
Late in 2011, I started doing something I hadn’t done for at least seven years. I started keeping an analog journal. I’ve always been an erratic journaler, more streaky than the tears of a clown. I have seasons of daily … Continue reading
Posted in ponderings Tagged analog, capture, field notes, journaling, writing
A Quick Look at Ulysses 2.1
I reviewed Ulysses 2 a few years ago in anticipation of NaNoWriMo. I thought it was an impressive writing tool that’s merits consideration for any longer writing project. (I’ve used it some myself, though most of my writing projects have … Continue reading
The Return of the iPad Writing Apps Showdown
Last fall, I wrote an overview of writing apps available for the iPad. It was already a competitive space, and others have continued to crowd in. Between the comments left about apps that I missed in the first showdown, plus … Continue reading
Logophiliacs Rejoice! Scrivener 2.0 is Here
Logophiliacs: lovers of words — from the Greek logos for words and phileo for lovers of the brotherly kind. I can’t promise you that a Greek linguist would say there is such a thing as a logophiliac, but I know … Continue reading
Scrivener 2.0
I’m working on a review, but you should know, if you don’t already, that Scrivener 2.0 shipped yesterday. Many new features and update, but most of all is the ability to sync data back and forth with a few iPad … Continue reading
The iPad Writing Apps Showdown
Update: Since this was first published, I’ve now written a second showdown which includes five more apps. After you read this, read The Return of the iPad Writings Apps Showdown The iPad has settled nicely into my workflow as a … Continue reading
My Future iPad to Scrivener Writing Workflow
I rarely watch videos embedded in blog posts, and don’t recall ever posting one here, but… Yesterday, MacSparky posted a video sneak peek of what I’m most excited about in Scrivener 2.0: direct sync with SimpleNote. Late October can’t come … Continue reading
Posted in tools Tagged ipad, scrivener, simplenote, writing
announcing 501Words
The tagline for this site is Soul. Workflow. Mac., but I’m aware that I’ve spent more time writing here about Mac and workflow lately than about the soul. Certainly the iPad has contributed to this as many of us are … Continue reading
Posted in inspiration Tagged 501words, inspiration, soul, writing
my ipad (and iphone) to scrivener workflow
(UPDATE: You might be interested in my more recent post on iPad writing apps. Some can sync with Scrivener 2.0.) Despite my initial concerns that the iPad seemed geared for consuming rather than creating, I’m finding it can be a … Continue reading
Posted in tips and tricks Tagged ipad, notational velocity, scrivener, simplenote, workflow, writing
all you need is a cursor
You just have to keep moving that cursor to the right. I recall Andy Ihnatko giving writing advice to that effect some time ago on MacBreak Weekly. It’s an image that has stayed with me. And it’s a lot more … Continue reading
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