Word magic.
Choosing your favorite writing app can be a challenge if you’re a beginning writer. You want to use the “best” app, but how do you decide which is best for you? I discussed the best writing app for books here. At the time, I was upset because a writing app I’d used for many months shut down with zero warning. … Read more
Writing fiction is a messy process. You’re tracking characters, elements of your plot, scenes, research, and much more. Apps can help you to make sense of it all, cutting down on stress. I like to create mind maps in apps like Obsidian and Ayoa. Mind maps help control stress when you’re writing fiction From Mind Maps For Creatives: Overcome Challenges … Read more
I’m a big fan of the Obsidian app, as you may know. It’s endlessly customizable and free for basic use. For the last three years it’s been an app I use every single day. Recently a student asked about my favorite Obsidian plugins for writing. Obsidian plugins: turn the app into your writing “home” (Feeling lost? For more info, visit … Read more
A writer asked: “what’s your favorite writing app for books?” I had to think about it. Once, the answer was simple: Scrivener. Today, not so much, because I write in Markdown. For me, writing in Markdown means: It’s easier to meet deadlines. There’s less inclination towards procrastination—I can write on any device, in any app I choose. Enhanced creativity. Primarily … Read more
Over the past couple of years, I’ve depended on the Obsidian app because it’s made organizing my writing projects easier. Organization can be a challenge for any writer. Obsidian can link documents, so I use it to get organized at various stages of writing process, including: Research. Exploring ideas. Developing and drafting versions. Revision. It’s available for your favorite operating … Read more