The iPad as a Mobile Writing Platform
I’ve come to enjoy writing in Pages on my Mac, and using the Pages app on the iPad is proving to be just as capable. Enough people have asked how I like it that I thought I’d just go ahead and write up...
View ArticlePencil vs. Keyboard
Most of the time, if I have my laptop or iPad sitting on a table somewhere, my trusty Moleskine and a good mechanical pencil are sitting nearby. It’s not uncommon for me to have the electronic device...
View ArticleHone Your Sword
Just as a samurai wouldn’t charge into battle with a rusty sword, a writer shouldn’t leap into writing without sharpening his skill. Every writer keeps a sword handy. It's how we keep our families...
View ArticlePlanning for the Year
I decided I’d best come into this year with more of a solid plan for my writing. “Write more” is too vague, and I need a clearer picture of what’s in process to better prioritize what I’m working on at...
View ArticleNotebook Nerdery
I still dig paper notebooks. Though I could tap notes into my smartphone via Evernote or a host of other apps, it’s much easier to write in a notebook. I also find it helps me think faster and make...
View ArticleWhy I Love Evernote (and You Will, Too)
I use a lot of apps, but Evernote has become the single app I’m not sure I could replace. Word processors, task managers, and social media apps are all fairly interchangeable. Operating systems? I have...
View ArticleGet Rolling with Evernote for Writing
After some questions from other writers, I thought I’d expand on my “Why I Love Evernote” post to discuss how I actually use it to help with my writing projects. The key to remember here is your...
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