Creative Writing Initiative with Jacob Sam-La Rose (iPad Pros - 0192)
Feb 29, 2024
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Discover how Jacob Sam-La Rose uses his custom ergonomic keyboard and various apps for his writing initiative. Dive into topics like the benefits of the iPad, Google Drive frustrations, and productivity apps. Explore the evolution of a writing workshop program and the importance of tech in creative work.
The creative writing initiative focuses on developing young writers through a community-based approach and extensive application process.
Effective time management is achieved by integrating task completion and time tracking using a unique system in drafts.
Data-driven candidate evaluation is optimized through organizing and analyzing application files with spreadsheets and numbers.
Drafts serves as a central tool for daily journaling, task management, and efficient time tracking with key press combinations.
Deep dives
Creative Writing Initiative Evolution Over 10 Years
The creative writing initiative, founded in 2009, has transformed into a comprehensive program offering creative development for young writers. Initially open to 14 to 19-year-olds, it has evolved into a year-long program accepting about 20 participants annually out of hundreds of applicants. Emphasizing a community-based approach, participants can reapply up to three times, fostering ongoing growth and peer learning.
Calendar and Time Tracking Method
The calendar app is a vital tool in managing schedules and collaborations within the initiative. Additionally, the speaker integrates time tracking into their workflow, using a unique system in drafts to log tasks and activities throughout the day. By combining task completion with time tracking in one interface, they maintain a record of accomplishments and manage attention effectively.
App Usage for Work and Collaboration
In managing the application process, the speaker relies on spreadsheets and files sent from the institution hosting the creative writing initiative, which they further organize and analyze using numbers. This allows for streamlined sorting and selection processes to shortlist participants effectively. The workflow embodies a data-driven approach to candidate evaluation and decision-making.
Utilizing Drafts for Log of Activities and Task Completion
Drafts serves as a central tool for the speaker's daily journaling and task management, incorporating logging of completed tasks and activities. By using key press combinations to signify task progress and completion, the speaker captures start and end times for each task, facilitating simple time tracking. This method provides a thorough record of daily activities and supports efficient time management.
Exist: Insights on Personal Tracking
Exist is a powerful tool for personal tracking that provides insights into trends and data from various sources like Fitbit, Spotify, and Apple Health. It offers daily and weekly trend widgets that analyze sleep patterns, music listening habits, and activity levels, helping users stay informed and make beneficial lifestyle choices.
GoodTask for Task Management
GoodTask, integrated with Drafts, enhances task management by allowing tasks marked as done in Drafts to automatically sync with reminders. This seamless workflow streamlines task completion and organization, offering a convenient way to manage tasks across different platforms.
Documents: A Versatile File Management App
Documents app serves as a comprehensive file management tool, offering functionalities like PDF markup, audio playback, and storage access for media files stored in Dropbox. It simplifies tasks such as managing PDF documents, playing media, and organizing content efficiently.
SQL for Media Tracking and Management
SQL emerges as a handy app for media tracking, encompassing books, games, and TV shows in one platform. It provides easy access to tracked items and offers insights into current activities, enhancing media consumption experiences with its organized and user-friendly interface.
Jacob Sam-La Rose was born in London in 1976. He was managing director of a web development studio before becoming a freelance writer and editor. He is the Artistic Director of the London Teenage Poetry SLAM, Editor-in-Chief of Metaroar.com, and an editor for flipped eye press. He also facilitates a range of literature-in-education, creative writing and spoken word programmes through schools, arts centres and other institutions.
We dive into a bunch of different topics including his custom ergonomic keyboard, the apps he uses to write and run his writing initiative, and why the iPad is the perfect computer for him.
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