Mac Power Users 831: Revisiting Our Writing Workflows
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Jan 11, 2026 Explore the diverse world of writing tools, from classic pen and paper to AI-assisted drafting. The hosts share their favorite capturing apps and discuss the merits of Markdown editors. Learn about innovative tools like Scrivener and DEVONthink for organizing ideas and research. Delve into dictation methods and how to incorporate AI for critiques, without losing your voice. They also discuss the importance of focus modes and editing techniques to enhance clarity and engagement in writing.
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Writing Versus Publishing
- Writing and publishing are distinct activities with different tool needs and goals.
- Treat research, drafting, and publishing as separate phases in your workflow.
Use DEVONthink For Research
- Use a research manager like DEVONthink to dump and later find related materials automatically.
- Link, tag, and annotate sources so you can reuse them inside writing projects.
Capture Web Research Proactively
- Capture research links and highlights using a read-later or reader service like Readwise Reader.
- Tag and highlight as you read so insights surface later during writing.
