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I was recently seduced by Ulysses, but still have the hots for this old flame I’ve used Scrivener since version 1.0. I’ve written anything and everything in it: novels, short stories, audio scripts and screenplays, stage plays, blog posts – whatever. In a recent post, I sang from the rooftops about Ulysses, which has replaced … Continue reading In Praise of Scrivener 👏
Creative software such as writing applications offer many useful tools, but they’re not essential, and can actually hinder the process.
“Feeling safe would seem to be a pretty basic right in a so-called civilised society” I’m a writer. An introvert. A naturally quiet guy. Sometimes when I’m in a shop or restaurant I’ll speak so quietly I can’t even hear myself talk; the staff have got no chance. But there are benefits to being quiet. … Continue reading On Listening to Women, and Being a Quiet Man 👤
Take control and gain insights into your habits I’ve recently started planning out my week ahead on a Sunday afternoon, and I’ve seen significant improvements in my productivity as a result. I feel in control, and can see progress on my journey towards greater independence as a creative professional. My ideas and projects were all … Continue reading The Benefits of a Weekly Plan 📆
From weekly planning to project management, TaskPaper does the lot I’ve struggled to find a productivity, task manager, todo list app, or whatever you want to call it, that’s right for me. I’ve tried Things (twice) and found it frustrating; OmniFocus is all bells and whistles and too expensive; Apple Notes could work, but that … Continue reading TaskPaper – A Versatile, Flexible, Productivity App 📃
How to work out who’s on yours, and what to do with it Screenshot courtesy of the author, via bbc.co.uk Your name will also be added to the list. What is it?Don’t tell him, Pike. — Dad’s Army episode The Deadly Attachment, by Jimmy Perry and David Croft We all write for different reasons: it’s … Continue reading The Writer’s List
This is my thing, but aspects of it might work for you, too. This is the routine I’ve developed over the course of 30 years writing as an adult. I’d say it suits me, but perhaps it would be more accurate to suggest it’s the inevitable result of who I am. Perhaps you’ll find something … Continue reading Awareness, Routine and Truth – A Creative Process Developed Over Three Decades ✍️
I’ve mentioned iA Writer in several previous posts, which indicated the app deserves coverage of its own. Here’s my experience with Writer from Information Architects, and how I use it now. I’ve owned a copy of Writer since its first lunch in 2010. I was immediately attracted by its typewriter-like interface and lack of distractions. … Continue reading iA Writer – Plain Text, Pure and Simple
Martin Sketchley 