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 […]
Emacs For Writers Version 2 Has Arrived
At long last, I have completed some final edits on the version 2 of my Emacs For Writers handbook. I had mentioned that I was […]
Wrangling project files with includes
One of the things I really like about Org Mode is the support for file includes. #+INCLUDE: /path/to/file This allows you to integrate contents from […]
Writing sprints and morning pages
Imagine a crisp, misty morning in the mountains. The scent of fresh-brewed coffee. It’s chilly, even in the summertime, so you can throw on a […]