Nov 21Member-onlyRearranging ReferencesA few months ago I said I was going to use Endnote for my book references and Paperpile for everything else. This is still the case, and I won’t be giving up on either software. However, I have made the decision to do a few extra things. The main thing…Citations2 min readCitations2 min read
Nov 13Member-onlySome Authors Are Better Listened To, Not ReadIt was 2011 when I tried to read Kurt Vonnegut for the first time. I say tried because even though I did read some of his books — I didn’t get what all the huge fuss was about. Sure, as a fellow writer — I can see the merit in…Reading2 min readReading2 min read
Published in Logseq Lady·Nov 7Member-onlyLogseq Lady #4: Bi-Directional LinkingBi-directional linking has to be one of my favourite things about note taking apps like Logseq and others. Bi-directional linking is when there is a path back to where the note you are currently viewing, is inserted. Doing this creates a database of connected information — a second brain. It’s…Logseq2 min readLogseq2 min read
Oct 31Member-onlyBook Notes For Books I Will Never ReadAs a trained librarian it should be no surprise that I am a fan of reading, whether it be physical, ebook or audiobooks. However, I have finally come to a realisation — I will never read every book that I want to read. That means of course there may be…Books3 min readBooks3 min read
Oct 24Member-onlyThe Shark Arm MurderAquariums are a great attraction in any capital city, unfortunately, the Coogee Aquarium and Swimming Baths were struggling. The owner, Bert Hobson, had procured a 4-metre tiger shark in order to drum up some business. It was 1935 and Australia was struggling in the great depression. Between 17 April and…Sharks6 min readSharks6 min read
Oct 17Member-onlyWhy I Finally Quit EvernoteI have been a user of Evernote for around 8 years. I really started using it when I took my Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing course. Over the years I kept the account because I could see the benefits of it. That was until the last few years at…Evernote3 min readEvernote3 min read
Oct 5Member-onlySidekick — My New BrowserAn internet browser may seem like a simple thing; however, considering that nearly everyone uses a browser daily, it is important that you get one that matches your workflow. Think of different browsers having different personalities. Depending on your personality will dictate what sort of browser you end up using…Sidekick Browser3 min readSidekick Browser3 min read
Oct 4Member-only1Password — Setting It UpI have been a big fan of password managers for years. When I first found out about them I started with Lastpass. That suited me for quite a few years when I wouldn’t consider myself to be security aware (as I am now). I kept a lot of the passwords…1 Password2 min read1 Password2 min read
Sep 29Member-onlyI’ve Started 2 NewslettersI have always liked the idea of a newsletter. I just thought that I had nothing to offer. My unique takes weren’t anything new. So, why did about a month ago I started two within a week. Because I wanted too — but more so because of momentum. I am…Newsletters2 min readNewsletters2 min read
Sep 26Member-onlyPaperpile: The Second Citation ManagerI have been having an issue with citation managers. I still use Endnote, but that was for my longer projects. However, I wanted to keep my other references for all my other writing and second-brain resources. I needed a second citation manager. Why not just a second Endnote library? Endnote…Citations3 min readCitations3 min read
