How to create a parchment background in Procreate
A quick and simple technique for creating parchment paper backgrounds with Procreate on iPad.
How to write a series with Scrivener
I combine seperate book projects into a single Scrivener project.
Drafting novels with Scrivener
In part 2 of the series, I explore the ways Scrivener can help you draft your manuscript.
Scrivener Fundamentals
In the first part of a tutorial series on popular writing app, Scrivener, I cover Scrivener's user interface and some of its fundamental concepts and features.
How to draw mini town maps in Procreate
I'm no artist, but I love to draw and paint maps. I share my techniques for doing so using Procreate on iPad with Apple Pencil.
Serving static files on Ghost with Apache 2
I show you how to serve static files with Ghost running on Apache 2.
Fantasy cartography using the Stockholm method
To kickstart a fantasy map, I look to the islands of Stockholm for inspiration, then apply a little magic with Pixelmator Pro, my favourite raster image editor.
Character Templates and Management in Scrivener
Expanding my novella to a full-length novel means I have to get serious about managing my characters. I update my old character bio template from their original markdown versions, and import it into Scrivener.
How to create a paperback with Apple Pages
I show you how to create a paperback book for Amazon KDP using Apple Pages, Apple's free word processor and desktop publishing app for Mac and iPad
Using SOX on macOS
I show you how to use SOX on macOS to convert exported GarageBand file in mono for your podcast or audiobook, and see if they pass ACX requirements.
Managing a blog with Jira
After announcing I’d review a bunch of task management apps, I take a surprising turn to see if I can use Jira to manage my blog.