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Sorry, TaskPaper, it’s not you, it’s me… 👋 I recently wrote a comparison of Craft and Notion. I didn’t really like either. I didn’t really get it. I moaned about Things. I sang the praises of plain text and TaskPaper. I clutched my notebooks firmly to my chest. My problem, dear reader, was that I … Continue reading Craft – Boy, was I Wrong! 🇪🇺
Creative software such as writing applications offer many useful tools, but they’re not essential, and can actually hinder the process.
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 📃
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
Downsizing, migration, the bezels and the chin! I recently ordered a new 24-inch M1 iMac to replace my 27-inch unit. This is how I’ve found the new, smaller machine after a couple of weeks’ use. My greatest concern before ordering the 24-inch iMac was the screen size. I’d used a 27-inch model for a long … Continue reading 24-inch iMac – Two-week Review 🖥
The final link in my note-taking chain In a recent article I compared iA Writer (iA) with Ulysses. It was a fair comparison, given that plain text is at the heart of both apps. I came out in strongly favour of Ulysses, but since then I’ve found a use for iA that’s perfect for me. … Continue reading The Archive, iA Writer and Zettelkasten 🇩🇪
Martin Sketchley 