Atomic Scribbler
I’ve discovered a new, Windows only writing tool called Atomic Scribbler and it is PERFECT for my needs. It rivals the over-priced Scrivener in features and cost. Just in time for NANOWRIMO next month.
THE WRITTEN RECORD
Tag: <span>field notes</span>
Physical vs Digital
Inspired by the time-tested practice of marginalia, the art of note-taking inside of books, I wanted to explore note taking in digital books. In most apps like Amazon’s Kindle, I can highlight, notate and save until next time I open…
A Non-Expert Guide To Writing
Three important lessons for people who are inspiring writers and have never done this before: Get a unique story idea. Plot it out. Research and study the hell out of your topic and genre. A fourth lesson would be to…
Get Lost
“…to be lost is to be fully present, and to be fully present is to be capable of being in uncertainty and mystery. And one does not get lost but loses oneself, with the implication that it is a conscious…
iA Writer
After several free trials, beta tests and tribulations of desktop writing software I have finally decided on my tool of choice. iA Writer helps me take notes and create the stories I want to tell (not calling myself a writer…
Create vs Consume
I am reading and curating a lot lately for various reasons. Inspiration, mostly but also for reflection and knowledge. What I am not doing lately is creating. I learn better by doing but haven’t been inspired yet. This doesn’t make…
Parts Unknown
I enjoyed Anthony Bourdain’s travel and food shows when I could catch them but will find time to watch more now that he has passed. Dry wit, curiosity no non-sense bullshit and enjoyed life by meeting people over good food…
6/6 GHR Check-In
Time to evaluate my progress for my Groundhog Resolutions, the 10th annual attempt at creating life-long habits for myself. I’ve discovered that right after the end of the year holidays I am not mentally or physically capable of sticking with…
The Life Of A Project
I’m somewhere between “harder than I thought” and “This is gonna take some work”.
And Action!
How beneficial is all this research I am doing for various projects if if I’m not willing to apply it? I tend to overthink and research topics to the point I am overwhelmed and paralyzed into inaction. I will do…
Tools
Attempts at putting ten year old thoughts and plots into a novel is frustrating. Finding the right/write tools even more so. They matter and then they don’t.
5/5 GHR Check-In
Time to evaluate my progress for my Groundhog Resolutions, the 10th annual attempt at creating life-long habits for myself. I’ve discovered that right after the end of the year holidays I am not mentally or physically capable of sticking with…
Discovery
“I can’t begin to tell you the things I discovered while I was looking for something else.”
Creative Storage
“ You must be constantly adding to your store. For this purpose you create… principally upon your own impressions, feelings and experiences. You also acquire material from life around you, real and imaginary, from reminiscences, books, art, science, knowledge of…
Pleasant Distractions
These are the pleasant distractions currently occupying my attention in no particular order…