Comments on: A Writer’s Greatest Tool: the Smartphone

By: Fransisca

Fransisca — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:21:20 +0000

I’ll buy 1.Can Ever Note be installed in BB?

By: Mike Perry

Mike Perry — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:34:14 +0000

There’s a discussion of this topic on a writer’s forum:

http://www.literatureandlatte.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=6776

TaskPaper for the Mac has long been an excellent writer’s tool, since it combines outlining, note taking and project to-do lists in one handy, well-designed package. Last week, the developer just came out with an iPhone/iPod touch version of TaskPaper with an excellent UI.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/taskpaper/id354540092?mt=8

The iPhone and Mac versions autosync their documents via WiFi or cellular. Take a note on the go, and it’s waiting for you on your Mac when you get home. Edit it there, and the iPhone version gets the changes. It’s the best application pair I’ve seen for taking notes as a writer.

By: Linda Lee Foltz

Linda Lee Foltz — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 06:36:00 +0000

My husband recently asked me if I really needed my smart phone. I said absolutely. I couldn’t agree with your post more! Linda

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:10:15 +0000

The concept is great, but I really find it frustrating to write due to the small keys. I have a Blackberry. Maybe some of the other phones make it easier!

By: Playstead

Playstead — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:58:19 +0000

Great post, I totally agree. Evernote has saved my bacon a million times, and is such a great program. One key is to make sure you get the right smartphone — for YOU. Get thoughts from your friends and then find out for yourself. It won’t do you any good if the device isn’t comfortable and easy for you to use.

By: Omar

Omar — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:47:34 +0000

I like pen and paper. A smartphone is good. Its good for late at night when you don’t want to turn on the light. There’s something about using a pen and paper when writing down ideas. It’s more personal and I tend to remember things better when I write.

By: Tomas Stonkus

Tomas Stonkus — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:07:45 +0000

I am a huge fan of pen and paper. That way, my thoughts flow better and I can concentrate better. Also, I am never dependent on the battery dieing or breaking my laptop.

I can always buy a pen and a paper and create whenever I feel like it. I think people are becoming to dependent on technology, which, in my opinion, can be a huge hindrance to creativity and growth.

When I write, I combine both modern and out dated technology. However, I noticed that if I am struggling with a topic, pen and paper always saves the day.

Best,
Tomas

By: Charlotte Rains Dixon

Charlotte Rains Dixon — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:30:16 +0000

I just about always carry my journal with me. But when I’m walking or driving, it is a comfort to know I can grab my Iphone and speak a great idea into the voice recorder. Or make a note!

By: mk akan

mk akan — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:19:11 +0000

smart phones are great,,but ehhh ..i cant do without my pen and paper ..i guess am old skool..great post

By: Ritergal

Ritergal — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:51:37 +0000

I can see the value of smart phones.Lust is setting in. However, they are quite difficult for me to see, and would be a serious strain on my budget. I’m also a bit taken aback by the fact that especially among the under 50 generation, so many people seem to be having Near or Second Life experiences, with 80% of their focus on their phones. How much NOW are they experiencing.

I already live in cyberspace, one way or another, when I’m home. How much more of me do I want to slip through the portal? How virtual do I want to get?

For now, it’s the wee moleskine that goes everywhere. Its size is comparable to a smart phone, and it doesn’t interrupt meetings.