Scriptorium
Writing by Chris Rosser
Review: Dune Part 1
I review Denis Villeneuve's 2021 adaptation of Dune, after visiting a cinema for the first time in 3 years. Does this film live up to my enormous expectations given my decades-long love of the book?
Review: Josh Stolarz’s City Map Maker for Procreate and Photoshop
I review Josh Stolarz's City Map Maker for Procreate and Photoshop. A toolkit that makes it easy to create settlement maps for authors, dungeon masters and world-builders.
Foundation, my initial impressions
I give my first impressions of Apple's new production of Foundation.
Pipedream — my new best friend
Faced with upgrading my Zapier account to an unpalatable $20 a month, I give it a flick for the more developer-friendly automation platform, Pipedream.
Review: Josh Stolarz’s Map Maker for Procreate and Photoshop
I review Josh Stolarz's Fantasy Map Maker for Procreate and Photoshop. A toolkit that promises to take the pain out of cartography for authors, world-builders and D&D dungeon masters.
My favourite markdown tools for Mac
I share the markdown apps that are the cornerstone of my professional and creative workflows.
Big Sur — first impressions
I take a plunge into the new waters of macOS 11 Big Sur, and give my first impressions.
Do I have a beef with World Anvil?
After copping some criticism about my popular World Anvil review, I address my critics and contemplate reviewing World Anvil again after an 18-month absence.
Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock
I review the Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock, a device that promises to turn your laptop into the Ultimate Workstation.
MacBook Pro 2020 Initial Impressions
I buy what might be the last Intel MacBook Pro, and give my first impressions of it as compared to my outgoing 2015 MacBook Air.
Apps for mobile writers
After a reader asks me to focus on mobile writing setups, I review my favourite writing apps for iPad.
Another look at iA Writer
Comments by two readers prompt me to revisit iA Writer. In this review of iA Writer 5.6, I explore the amazing new style checker and conclude it's finally my time to buy the app.