Apple’s new iPhone launch for writers

New iPhones, new Apple Watch, new AirPods… here is what Apple has just launched that is specifically for writers.

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Extra: Making and writing 58keys

Posted by William Gallagher

You asked for it — that sounds wrong, that sounds threatening, like this is a reprisal — and so here is behind the scenes on 58keys. I hope it’s useful and thank you in advance for keeping me company on a long drive as I tell you this stuff.

If you buy through my Amazon links, they may chuck me a penny or two. Or they won’t. Either way, it will never cost you anything extra.

Hollyland Lark M2 wireless mics UK: https://amzn.to/3ASnEtu
Hollyland Lark M2 wireless mics US: https://amzn.to/4dN6tbl

Fantastical: https://flexibits.com
OmniFocus: https://www.omnigroup.com/omnifocus
OmniOutliner: https://www.omnigroup.com/omnioutliner

All Stream Decks on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/471zcq6
All Stream Decks on Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3yRiKwd

Drafts 5: https://getdrafts.com
Pages: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pages/id409201541?mt=12

Elgato Prompter on Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4cWocvw
Elgato Prompter on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ZjEfjQ

Logitech MX Brio camera on Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Te15FS
Logitech MX Brio camera on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ZjEdZg

Final Cut Pro: https://www.apple.com/uk/final-cut-pro/

Three Biscuit Guide to the Stream Deck for Writers

Posted by William Gallagher

You can’t write on one, but otherwise a Stream Deck is immensely useful for writers working on a Mac. Prepare yourself to be so tempted.

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Buy my book on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3KhF19P
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If you buy through my Amazon links, they may chuck me a penny or two. Or they won’t. Either way, it will never cost you anything extra.

All Stream Decks on Amazon US: https://amzn.to/471zcq6
All Stream Decks on Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3yRiKwd

Keyboard Maestro: https://www.keyboardmaestro.com/main/

Writer’s’ travel accessories — What You Leave Behind

Posted by William Gallagher

Partly as recommendations to you as a writer the next time you have to write away from home, and partly a packing list for me so I can work on both my iPad and Macs on a trip, here’s a new 58keys on writing travel accessories.

If you buy through my Amazon links, they may chuck me a penny or two. Or they won’t. Either way, it will never cost you anything extra.

Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub on Kickstarter: https://is.gd/Ycdy9W

Piece of String Media: https://vimeo.com/pieceofstringmedia

UGREEN USB C Charger 100W MacBook Pro Charger Nexode 4-Port
US: https://amzn.to/3MbAMwd
UK: https://amzn.to/3X6PnPI

Knomo bags: https://knomo.com/

Hollyland Lark M2 Wireless Lavalier Microphone
US: https://amzn.to/3AEh3T9
UK: https://amzn.to/4fQjZfC

iPad Pro:
US: https://amzn.to/46Pl9nA
UK: https://amzn.to/4fLAM3x

Magic Keyboard: (check it works with your iPad)
US: https://amzn.to/3SUCYfk
UK: https://amzn.to/3yJRK1y

Apple Pencil: (very check it works with your iPad)
US: https://amzn.to/3M859nl
UK: https://amzn.to/3X87TXV

Jump Desktop and the rest of Setapp: https://is.gd/Tk5cMD

Sony MDR 7506 headphones
US: https://amzn.to/46QBeth
UK: https://amzn.to/4dLQE42

Patrick Rambles Best iPad Travel Tech Accessories 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3Tdr41KUMY&t=195s

Elisabeth Beresford: The Wombles
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UK: https://amzn.to/3YOg2lN

OmniFocus — The Fourth Biscuit

Posted by William Gallagher

The previous complete OmniFocus – The Movie set aside one key, crucial and enormous part to do with automating the To Do app. Here is that part.

https://youtu.be/R2rr0BaaLD0

If you buy through my Amazon links, they may chuck me a penny or two. Or they won’t. Either way, it will never cost you anything extra.

OmniFocus: The Movie: https://youtu.be/YE5ZL0gLP54?si=mqJ0hnfVA8sIwRYg
Buy OmniFocus: https://www.omnigroup.com/omnifocus
Buy biscuits UK: https://amzn.to/3WFzMoZ
Buy cookies US: https://amzn.to/3M2n4vl

58keys First Wednesday Live: AI and automation

Posted by William Gallagher

Apple Intelligence is the big new thing, but it’s going to be useful only if it helps us get things done and specifically gives us back more time to write — and there are many other tools for Mac, iPhone and iPad that will do that too.

If you buy through my Amazon links, they may chuck me a penny or two. Or they won’t. Either way, it will never cost you anything extra.

First Look: Apple Intelligence for Writers

Posted by William Gallagher

Apple Intelligence is finally here – a bit, sort of, some of it. Here’s what we’ve got so far and what’s useful for us as writers.

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Glass half full — typing on an iPad screen

Posted by William Gallagher

Yes, external keyboards are better and the Magic Keyboards are the best, but you can type on the glass of an iPad — and it has five ways to help you.

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Anger File Management

Posted by William Gallagher

So dull yet so useful — a set of Mac and iPad apps that help you fling files around faster and more conveniently. You’ll just have to see.

If you buy through my Amazon links, they may chuck me a penny or two. Or they won’t. Either way, it will never cost you anything extra. It’s the same with Setapp, apparently, and a couple of this week’s apps are on that.

Dropzone: https://is.gd/Tk5cMD (Setapp)
Fover: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/fover/id6478125504?mt=12
Yoink for Mac: https://is.gd/Tk5cMD (Setapp)
Yoink for iPad: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/yoink-improved-drag-and-drop/id1260915283
Dropover: https://dropoverapp.com
Default Folder X: https://www.stclairsoft.com/DefaultFolderX/
58keys about Default Folder X: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGyjHlmwjFU&t=363s

Inside iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 for writers

Posted by William Gallagher

Even though Apple Intelligence isn’t here yet, there’s still a huge amount in the new iOS 18 for iPhone and iPadOS 18 for the iPad that’s good for you and me as writers.

If you buy through my Amazon links, they may chuck me a penny or two. Or they won’t. Either way, it will never cost you anything extra.