Mac Power Users 831: Revisiting Our Writing Workflows
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Jan 11, 2026 Explore the diverse world of writing tools, from classic pen and paper to AI-assisted drafting. The hosts share their favorite capturing apps and discuss the merits of Markdown editors. Learn about innovative tools like Scrivener and DEVONthink for organizing ideas and research. Delve into dictation methods and how to incorporate AI for critiques, without losing your voice. They also discuss the importance of focus modes and editing techniques to enhance clarity and engagement in writing.
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Dictate To Develop Ideas
- Use voice dictation (WhisperFlow, built-in iPhone dictation) to talk ideas into notes quickly.
- Record spoken drafts to externalize thought and later refine them into text.
Use AI As A Critical Assistant
- Use AI as a critic, not a ghostwriter: ask it to critique outlines and spot gaps.
- Treat AI suggestions like an eager intern and only integrate what you genuinely own.
Choose A Quick-Capture Tool And Process
- For quick capture, pick a constrained app (Tot) or a power app (Drafts) and stick to its strengths.
- Move notes into processing workflows rather than letting them accumulate as noise.
