You can get your new MacBook Pro straight out of the box and get writing. But there are a couple of things to know first that will help. Here’s taking it from barebones to writing and producing this very episode.
LINKS
Default Folder X: https://youtu.be/yGyjHlmwjFU
Keyboard Maestro on 58keys: https://youtu.be/WMEu9wguVeA
Alfred: https://youtu.be/TvohiqDyg0c
OmniOutliner: https://www.omnigroup.com/omnioutliner
OmniFocus: https://www.omnigroup.com/omnifocus
Ten Christmas presents for writers who use Macs, iPhones and iPads. Buy them for yourself or hint very strongly to family and brilliant friends.
CONTENTS
0:00 – Introduction
1:37 – Interviewing for Authors and Writers
2:36 – MagSafe Car Mount
4:43 – Software recommendations
5:11 – OmniOutliner
5:40 – MindNode
6:15 – Keyboard Maestro
7:15 – Anker PowerCore 20100 and other battery chargers
8:02 – Hue Motion Sensor
11:05 – AirTags
12:23 – HomePod mini
14:10 – AirPods 3
16:30 – Apple Watch
19:39 – MacBook Pro
LINKS
Interviewing for Authors and Writers – US Kindle: https://amzn.to/3BEDMte
Interviewing for Authors and Writers – UK Kindle: https://amzn.to/3GTtCsr
OtterBox Performance Car Dash/Windshield Mount for MagSafe in US: https://amzn.to/30dybxn
OtterBox Performance Car Dash/Windshield Mount for MagSafe in UK: https://amzn.to/3kpAjcd
OmniOutliner: https://www.omnigroup.com/omnioutliner
MindNode: https://www.mindnode.com
Keyboard Maestro: https://www.keyboardmaestro.com/main/
Anker PowerCore 20100 and other battery chargers US: https://amzn.to/3D2vU6p
Anker PowerCore 20100 and other battery chargers UK: https://amzn.to/3H8CRVR
Hue Motion Sensor US: https://amzn.to/3H5poyb
Hue Motion Sensor UK: https://amzn.to/3oirlyw
Philips Hue White and Colour Ambiance Smart Light Bulb Starter Kit US: https://amzn.to/3qj0jKa
Philips Hue White and Colour Ambiance Smart Light Bulb Starter Kit UK: https://amzn.to/3HbdrXy
AirTags: https://www.apple.com/airtag/
AirTag cases US: https://amzn.to/30bt1Sh
AirTag cases UK: https://amzn.to/3bUHPao
HomePod mini: https://www.apple.com/homepod-mini/
AirPods Pro: https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/
AirPods 3: https://www.apple.com/airpods-3rd-generation/
Apple Watch: https://www.apple.com/watch/
MacBook Pro: https://www.apple.com/mac/
Amazon links are affiliate ones, by the way.
Bring biscuits, bring tea, this is a deep-dive into how writers can exploit all the features of Scrivener on Mac, iPad and iPhone.
CHAPTERS AND LINKS
0:00 – Introduction
1:47 – A warning and recommendation about using Dropbox
5:35 – Tour of Scrivener’s main writing screen
9:20 – Creating chapters and rearranging them in the Binder
11:39 – Using the Corkboard
19:59 – Snapshots
24:42 – Research
27:53 – Research on the iPad
30:10 – Scriptwriting in Scrivener
39:20 – Differences in Scrivener for iPad
50:35 – Scrivener’s Compile feature
Scrivener for Mac: https://www.literatureandlatte.com/store/scrivener?tab=macOS
Scrivener for iPad and iPhone: https://www.literatureandlatte.com/store/scrivener?tab=iOS
You could spend the week watching YouTube videos about the new MacBook Pro models, but I think this is the only one about whether they’re of use for writers.
Keep me and my iPad company as I prepare to be a Visiting Author to a school. Plus a roundup of a dozen or more apps for writing, or for running a writing business.
LINKS
For completeness, the iPad used is an 11-inch iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard.
The bag in the poster image is by Harber. And here’s the book.
Apps:
Bring biscuits, bring tea, this is a deep-dive into how writers can exploit all the features of Apple Notes on Mac, iPhone and iPad.
CHAPTERS AND LINKS
0:00 – Introduction
1:21 – Finding your way around Apple Notes
8:01 – Writing a new note and all you can do in them
24:08 – Quick Notes
30:25 – Organising Notes
37:26 – Getting information out of Apple Notes
Limited time PDF offer on William’s books for writers: http://williamgallagher.com/a-little-shop/
PopCLip on 58keys: https://youtu.be/zl8QAR8Eyts
The top five keyboard shortcuts to make your Mac dance while you write. New 58keys.
How to choose the best iPad, Mac, iPhone for writers – and how to buy them for less. Five 58keys specials, all in one playlist right here:
Television, radio and stage writer Emma Reeves is currently writing more Tracy Beaker for BBC and she’s doing so on a Mac. Perfect for 58keys
Dr Una McCormack talks about writing Star Trek: Picard books and so very many more novels in this 58keys special for – and now about – writers who use Macs, iPads and, in this case, or iPhones.