Writing a novel in plain text has never been easier
I am happy to announce that my command line program for binding plain text writing files is live on my GitHub, with full documentation here, […]
Workout tracking with Org Mode bounced up to HTML file
As we are now full swing into New Years resolution season, I’m sure you are all thinking about getting your fitness game in order. If […]
Git changes and commits in Emacs modeline
In a previous post, I mentioned a little bit of modeline hacking to display git changes and today’s commit count. In this article, I thought […]
The 10-Commit Rule: how git version control can improve writing quality
An often overlooked part of the productivity equation is knowing when to stop. Sometimes it feels good to keep adding and keep going, but you […]
Plugging Python into Git
I recently demoed a python script on my YouTube channel for analyzing git commits and extracting writing stats. This script is ideal for daily writing […]
The Emacs Way: Listing Directory Contents
You’ve often heard it said that Emacs is more of an operating system than a text editor. While this was often meant as a joke, […]
Selective staging in Magit
As I mentioned in my Git For Writers book, there may be situations in which you want to only stage part of a file instead […]
An Org Mode Deep Work Agenda for 2026
It’s a new year, and that means getting yourself organized with Org Mode. Now, as I’ve covered in the past, I have a love/hate relationship […]
Command line basics every writer should know
Writers, it’s time to stop worrying and learn to love the command line. Your terminal is your friend. There’s nothing to fear here. In this […]
Trackers and external rewards
That’s right. The new year is rapidly approaching. Now is the time to get your goals in order and make a plan for what you […]