

763: Workflows with William Gallagher
37 snips Sep 22, 2024
William Gallagher, a British television writer and educator, shares his Mac workflows and creative insights. He discusses the advantages of using Macs for creative work, combining humor and personal anecdotes from his entertainment career. The conversation explores various productivity tools like OmniFocus and Scrivener, emphasizing their roles in enhancing writing efficiency. Gallagher also reflects on balancing creativity with productivity and the transition from a structured legal career to freelance writing, alongside the impact of AI on storytelling.
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Writers Guild and AI
- William Gallagher, a TV writer, discusses his work with the Writers Guild of Great Britain.
- He emphasizes the Guild's importance in addressing contractual concerns related to AI in the writing industry.
Mac Ecosystem for Creatives
- Gallagher appreciates the Mac ecosystem for its creative tools.
- He feels it allows him to focus on his work without technical distractions, unlike PC users.
Firing Anecdote
- Gallagher shares an anecdote about being fired from a TV show.
- A friend witnessed the producer dismissing him in a story meeting.