Today, I Googled iPhone tips… I’m always looking for nerdy things to do. I came across a function that lets you take screenshots of your iPhone. So here is my home page.
Immediately, the gears started turning and a blog post was born. A post about a new way for writers to work on their newest projects. Portable Writing.
For the last few months I’ve been writing a lot about my phone and what it’s meant for my writing. I also wrote about finding time to write. It’s seriously getting harder and harder to find excuses NOT to. Look at that gorgeous screenshot. Lets take a closer look.
Smart phones have literally enhanced the writer’s ability to…
Well write. I’m constantly firing up the iPhone to write a blog, scene or outline a new sequence. Needless to say, it’s been a very productive couple of months.
It started with WordPress. An app that allows you to update, edit and publish posts from your phone. These days, every writer has a blog of some type. A quick search of the app store shows dozens of blogging apps to help you get that new article online no matter which platform you use.
The Athletic Nerd has been in existence for just about 3 months and I’d say close to half of the posts began on my phone. Whether it’s killing time on a bus or walking to the store, I always have an outlet to write.
The app that literally blew my mind was Screenplay. My full review of the app can be found HERE. I searched screenwriting in the app store on the odd chance there would be a news app or something similar. I never would have thought a full featured screenwriting app would pop up. I’ve been using it to finish a short film I’ve been picking at over the last few weeks. It’s a great way to write if you can’t find the time at home.
The Outliner App came next. This reasonably priced program allows you to create and update mulitiple lists for any occasion. I have lists for movie ideas, blog topics, story lines, scene ideas, dialogue possibilities and even outlines for future scripts. It’s a must have for any writer.
Having the iPhone has also re-invigorated my interest in social networking. Facebook and Twitter are featured prominantly on my phone. I’m always connected to my friends AND it’s easier for me to post updates on 17 West and my blog.
Finally, my super nerd app of the week, Analytics. An app that logs into Google Analytics and displays your website statistics. I follow these numbers closely and it’s great to be able to check them wherever I go.
Portable writing used to mean pens and notebooks. I’m still a massive fan of hitting the library with nothing but blank pages and hours to kill but when time doesn’t permit itself, I can always use my phone.
XTRA: Check out my review of Celtx for iPhone and iPad
Portable writing. Sweet.
