Comments on: How to Use a Genius Tool for Writers: Mind Maps http://writetodone.com/2008/12/01/how-to-use-a-genius-tool-for-writers-mind-maps/ Unmissable articles on writing Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:10:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Mind Maps: a Quick Way to Beat Writer’s Block | Jude's Writing Blog http://writetodone.com/2008/12/01/how-to-use-a-genius-tool-for-writers-mind-maps/#comment-22559 Mind Maps: a Quick Way to Beat Writer’s Block | Jude's Writing Blog Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:46:33 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=605#comment-22559 [...] ideas to get you writing again. You can buy software to make mind maps if you like. This article by Write To Done gives a range of choices. I have not used any of them because I prefer to mind map on paper, so I [...] [...] ideas to get you writing again. You can buy software to make mind maps if you like. This article by Write To Done gives a range of choices. I have not used any of them because I prefer to mind map on paper, so I [...]

]]> By: Laura http://writetodone.com/2008/12/01/how-to-use-a-genius-tool-for-writers-mind-maps/#comment-8292 Laura Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:41:49 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=605#comment-8292 I signed up on Dec. 1, got a some sort of thanks/confirmation type message, but no email follow up on the MindMieister subscription. What happened? I signed up on Dec. 1, got a some sort of thanks/confirmation type message, but no email follow up on the MindMieister subscription. What happened?

]]> By: IQ Matrix Blog » Blog Archive » Advanced Mind Mapping Study Skills | Mind Map http://writetodone.com/2008/12/01/how-to-use-a-genius-tool-for-writers-mind-maps/#comment-8276 IQ Matrix Blog » Blog Archive » Advanced Mind Mapping Study Skills | Mind Map Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:32:43 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=605#comment-8276 [...] How to Use a Genius Tool for Writers: Mind Maps @ Write to Done [...] [...] How to Use a Genius Tool for Writers: Mind Maps @ Write to Done [...]

]]> By: Tari Akpodiete http://writetodone.com/2008/12/01/how-to-use-a-genius-tool-for-writers-mind-maps/#comment-8259 Tari Akpodiete Sun, 14 Dec 2008 03:28:57 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=605#comment-8259 While it makes a some good points, this article is a bit disappointing (and should have been better researched), most especially the "five main mind mapping desktop applications" (only 2 listed fit the title, you forgot industry leader OpenMind from Matchware), not to mention the "our best-known online applications" (again, only 2 listed fit the title, you forget one of the first-to-the-table, bubbl.us). For people who want a real low-down on mindmapping and mindmapping software, the best place to visit is Chuck Frey's Mindmapping Software Blog - http://mindmappingsoftwareblog.com/ - I don't work for him and I'm not related to him, but in the wider mindmapping community, he's considered to be a thought-leader on the subject of software. His software reviews, reports and surveys are legendary. While it makes a some good points, this article is a bit disappointing (and should have been better researched), most especially the “five main mind mapping desktop applications” (only 2 listed fit the title, you forgot industry leader OpenMind from Matchware), not to mention the “our best-known online applications” (again, only 2 listed fit the title, you forget one of the first-to-the-table, bubbl.us).

For people who want a real low-down on mindmapping and mindmapping software, the best place to visit is Chuck Frey’s Mindmapping Software Blog – http://mindmappingsoftwareblog.com/ – I don’t work for him and I’m not related to him, but in the wider mindmapping community, he’s considered to be a thought-leader on the subject of software. His software reviews, reports and surveys are legendary.

]]> By: Phao Loo http://writetodone.com/2008/12/01/how-to-use-a-genius-tool-for-writers-mind-maps/#comment-8250 Phao Loo Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:21:13 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=605#comment-8250 I've just started using XMind after reading your post. I must say that it is more useful and convenient than my former Freemind. I just use Xmind to manage what I should write in long term (from what to what), and use hand drawing when write a specific post. It is handier than using software for that. I’ve just started using XMind after reading your post. I must say that it is more useful and convenient than my former Freemind.

I just use Xmind to manage what I should write in long term (from what to what), and use hand drawing when write a specific post. It is handier than using software for that.

]]> By: Gene Colgan http://writetodone.com/2008/12/01/how-to-use-a-genius-tool-for-writers-mind-maps/#comment-8243 Gene Colgan Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:30:08 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=605#comment-8243 I'm a longtime mindmanager and xmind user. Mindmanager is quite powerful but has become very "corporate" in it's focus and pricing. XMind is a great product (especially for the price). Another great product - particularly for writers is Inspiration. It's better for making true concept maps as well as mind mapping. It's also particularly good at producing outlines to move from the mindmap to actual writing stage. I also like how it handles text notes associated with the nodes - they popup on the map and are automatically in the outline below the node heading. They have a new (and currently free) web service as well at mywebspiration.com I’m a longtime mindmanager and xmind user. Mindmanager is quite powerful but has become very “corporate” in it’s focus and pricing. XMind is a great product (especially for the price). Another great product – particularly for writers is Inspiration. It’s better for making true concept maps as well as mind mapping. It’s also particularly good at producing outlines to move from the mindmap to actual writing stage. I also like how it handles text notes associated with the nodes – they popup on the map and are automatically in the outline below the node heading. They have a new (and currently free) web service as well at mywebspiration.com

]]> By: More Mind Mapping Resources « 4R x T http://writetodone.com/2008/12/01/how-to-use-a-genius-tool-for-writers-mind-maps/#comment-8209 More Mind Mapping Resources « 4R x T Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:42:34 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=605#comment-8209 [...] that Mary Jaksch at Write to Done had written about mind mapping on Monday in a post titled “How to Use a Genius Tool for Writers:  Mind Maps.”  In addition to including a video of Tony Buzan explaining why mind maps work, discussing [...] [...] that Mary Jaksch at Write to Done had written about mind mapping on Monday in a post titled “How to Use a Genius Tool for Writers:  Mind Maps.”  In addition to including a video of Tony Buzan explaining why mind maps work, discussing [...]

]]> By: Mary Jaksch http://writetodone.com/2008/12/01/how-to-use-a-genius-tool-for-writers-mind-maps/#comment-8206 Mary Jaksch Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:41:41 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=605#comment-8206 Hi Stephen! Ok, that's good information about XMind. Hi J.D. Meier! You say: "I find a good pattern is to use the Mind Maps to frame out the space and name it, then drill into the space with more detailed documents." Seems interesting. Can you explain that a bit more? Cheers Mary Hi Stephen!
Ok, that’s good information about XMind.

Hi J.D. Meier!
You say:
“I find a good pattern is to use the Mind Maps to frame out the space and name it, then drill into the space with more detailed documents.”

Seems interesting. Can you explain that a bit more?
Cheers
Mary

]]> By: Mary Jaksch http://writetodone.com/2008/12/01/how-to-use-a-genius-tool-for-writers-mind-maps/#comment-8205 Mary Jaksch Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:34:42 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=605#comment-8205 Hi Paloma! Thanks for your tip about Inspiration! Hi Laurent! Yes, now I get how to work with PersonalBrain. Hi VitaminCM! You may find that mind maps grow on you, the more you use them. Hi Paloma!
Thanks for your tip about Inspiration!

Hi Laurent!
Yes, now I get how to work with PersonalBrain.

Hi VitaminCM!
You may find that mind maps grow on you, the more you use them.

]]> By: J.D. Meier http://writetodone.com/2008/12/01/how-to-use-a-genius-tool-for-writers-mind-maps/#comment-8203 J.D. Meier Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:13:22 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=605#comment-8203 I'm a fan of Mind Maps. I've used them for several scenarios, from presenting vision/scopes to helping brainstorm on distributed teams. I think they're also a great tool for paring up and brain dumping with a partner on a problem topic or to hand off knowledge as a mentor. I find a good pattern is to use the Mind Maps to frame out the space and name it, then drill into the space with more detailed documents.. I’m a fan of Mind Maps.

I’ve used them for several scenarios, from presenting vision/scopes to helping brainstorm on distributed teams. I think they’re also a great tool for paring up and brain dumping with a partner on a problem topic or to hand off knowledge as a mentor.

I find a good pattern is to use the Mind Maps to frame out the space and name it, then drill into the space with more detailed documents..

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