Creative Content Guy
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
Last weekend I received my contributor’s copies of the No More Heroes anthology from NewCon Press. The book is a collection of stories based on the lives of rock and pop artists who died young. I’m really proud to have a story in this book. It’s a fine-looking volume, edited by Ian Whates. My story, … Continue reading No More Heroes Anthology – Contributor Copies 😃
Reinventing the wheel? I first became aware of Notion because I watch a lot of productivity, creativity and various other tivity videos on YouTube. Several people spoke very highly of this application. They could not run their businesses or, indeed, their lives without it. Blimey, I thought, that must be some app. Then I saw … Continue reading Craft and Notion 🤔
No one ever said it was gonna be easy… Here are five important tips that could help you achieve success with your writing. They’re not necessarily easy, but you’re not writing because it’s easy, right? Right. If you’re really serious about honing your craft, read on… Words, not numbers Quality is important. Don’t let the … Continue reading Realistic Tips for Writers
Ignore the murdered editor and look for the positives Rejection’s part of the writing game. We all know it. Any writer in this for the long haul – and I’d suggest there is no other haul – has to develop a very thick skin. It’s from the days when you had to submit your articles … Continue reading Dealing with Rejection as a Writer
Martin Sketchley 