Greg Pierce

In this episode, David and Rosemary are joined by Greg Pierce of Agile Tortoise to talk about Drafts and how they're using it and text-based automations to improve their lives with everything from dinner alerts to complex project templates. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: Mint Mobile: Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Guest Starring: Greg Pierce Links and Show Notes: Support Automators with a Relay FM Membership Google Maps URL Scheme for iOS  |  Maps URLs  |  Google Developers Beta Program - Drafts User Guide URL Schemes - Drafts User Guide Drafts 21 Released - Better undo and advanced HTML Previews - News & Updates - Drafts Community Matt Gemmell's Actions | Drafts Action Directory Plain Text Preview | Drafts Action Directory Creating Custom Preview templates - Drafts for Mac - Drafts Community Preview in Marked | Drafts Action Directory Toggle Shopping Mode | Drafts Action Directory OF Taskpaper | Drafts Action Directory Message Action Step - Drafts User Guide Save Note and Send Tasks to OmniFocus | Drafts Action Directory Pushcut - Help & Support - Automation Server

Greg Pierce, developer of the popular text-editing app Drafts, shares insights into the app's 10th anniversary and its vibrant community. He discusses how Drafts has evolved from a simple tool to a versatile platform for productivity, emphasizing features like tagging and automation. The conversation highlights personal anecdotes from users and the role of community feedback in shaping the app's future. Greg also reflects on the challenges of indie development and the integration of Drafts across devices, offering a glimpse into the app's transformative journey.

Greg Pierce, the independent developer behind the popular Drafts app, chats about his transition from a laptop to an iMac Pro. He shares insights on the significance of optimizing workflows and balancing software development with user support. The conversation touches on effective productivity strategies, the evolution of task management apps, and the importance of community support in app development. Greg also reflects on his journey from music to tech, highlighting how tools like Discourse empower user engagement and organization.