Previously, we set up a simple TODO list, because keeping things in a system of record beats keeping things in your head, every single time. Go ahead and review this setup so it’s fresh in mind. I will assume that most readers are like me and need refreshers from time to time.…

I’m working on a new storyline, and findng Libbie Hawker‘s new book Take Off Your Pants (referring to the oft-mentioned practice of writing by the seat of your pants) supremely useful. Not surprisingly, working from an outline lets you work faster and more confidently.…

Programming note: I will revisit this post from time to time to add new principles as they emerge in practice.

Tinderbox is more than just a piece of software–it’s a way of thinking. Adjusting your thinking is a critical aspect (and benefit) of using Tinderbox.…

When talking writing software, there’s no way to avoid talking about Scrivener. In fact, I’ll say up front: you need Scrivener. That said, the overall topic for this discussion is Tinderbox. What’s worth discussing is similarities and differences between Scrivener (and its companion app, Scapple) and Tinderbox, and when to use one or the other.…

In nearly any recent discussion about writing tools, Evernote will inevitably come up. So it’s worth discussing the plusses and minuses of Evernote, and why you still might want to use Tinderbox, particularly in the context of novelish worldbuilding.

This posting is a work-in-progress.…

I’m putting together a series of blog postings on Eastgate’s amazing power tool, Tinderbox. I’ll cover the ‘what’ and ‘how’ in great detail, from the perspective of a writer/worldbuilder. But I’ll start with the ‘why’ in the form of a practical example.…