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In the last few weeks, folks have reached out asking what tools I use to write The Generalist. I thought I'd share the full-list.
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In the last few weeks, folks have reached out asking what tools I use to write The Generalist. I thought I'd share the full-list.
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1/ Email
I use @convertkit. When I started out I used @substack. Also checked out @mailchimp and @MailerLite.
I like CK's intuitive interface + automation features. You can get 1K free subs w the link below. @nathanbarry + team are also the best.
https://app.convertkit.com/referrals/l/66ac41f3-568f-4100-aef4-cbe7042e18fb
I use @convertkit. When I started out I used @substack. Also checked out @mailchimp and @MailerLite.
I like CK's intuitive interface + automation features. You can get 1K free subs w the link below. @nathanbarry + team are also the best.
https://app.convertkit.com/referrals/l/66ac41f3-568f-4100-aef4-cbe7042e18fb
2/ Writing
I use Google Docs to draft my pieces. I'm also a @grammarly subscriber. I don't always agree with their suggestions (they are belligerent about passive voice), but it always catches something. http://grammarly.com
I use Google Docs to draft my pieces. I'm also a @grammarly subscriber. I don't always agree with their suggestions (they are belligerent about passive voice), but it always catches something. http://grammarly.com
3/ Graphics
I've found @canva easy to use. You can set up brand colors and fonts which streamline creation. They also have a solid free tier.
In the past have used @figmadesign, which is great for more complex designs and mock-ups. https://www.canva.com/
I've found @canva easy to use. You can set up brand colors and fonts which streamline creation. They also have a solid free tier.
In the past have used @figmadesign, which is great for more complex designs and mock-ups. https://www.canva.com/
4/ Graphics
To treat headshots, I often use @remove_bg which has a generous free-tier.
I also tried out @letsenhance_io which improves the quality of images. Ultimately, I felt I didn't need it. http://remove.bg
To treat headshots, I often use @remove_bg which has a generous free-tier.
I also tried out @letsenhance_io which improves the quality of images. Ultimately, I felt I didn't need it. http://remove.bg
5/ Webite
To date, I've used @carrd which is *great.* So easy to spin up a simple, solid looking site. I'll keeping using it for new projects.
Now that I'd like to have something a little fuller-featured with a CMS, I'm switching to @webflow.
http://carrd.co/
To date, I've used @carrd which is *great.* So easy to spin up a simple, solid looking site. I'll keeping using it for new projects.
Now that I'd like to have something a little fuller-featured with a CMS, I'm switching to @webflow.
http://carrd.co/
6/ Payments
I'm going to be using @tryPico to handle memberships. The product is already impressive, but talking with @jasonwbade about what's ahead got me especially excited.
I also considered Memberflow. https://trypico.com/
I'm going to be using @tryPico to handle memberships. The product is already impressive, but talking with @jasonwbade about what's ahead got me especially excited.
I also considered Memberflow. https://trypico.com/
7/ Community
So far, we run 2 communities: one on @public, one on @telegram. Both great.
Eventually, I'd like to create a single home for The Generalist. I'm impressed by what @genevachat and @CircleApp are doing.
I'll keep using @public fwiw — slightly different audience.
So far, we run 2 communities: one on @public, one on @telegram. Both great.
Eventually, I'd like to create a single home for The Generalist. I'm impressed by what @genevachat and @CircleApp are doing.
I'll keep using @public fwiw — slightly different audience.
8/ Interviews
I started out using @DescriptApp to record the interviews I do for The Miss and The Prologue. Since then, I've tried out @otter_ai which I prefer.
It does an equally good transcription job but the UX is more intuitive. https://otter.ai/
I started out using @DescriptApp to record the interviews I do for The Miss and The Prologue. Since then, I've tried out @otter_ai which I prefer.
It does an equally good transcription job but the UX is more intuitive. https://otter.ai/
9/ Surveys
Google Forms would probably work just as well, but I find @typeform more pleasant to use. I also think it's a nicer experience for the reader/submitter. https://www.typeform.com/
Google Forms would probably work just as well, but I find @typeform more pleasant to use. I also think it's a nicer experience for the reader/submitter. https://www.typeform.com/
10/ Threads
I've been testing out @chirrapp for writing my longer Twitter threads. Very nice to use, though it sometimes struggles with photos and other media. https://getchirrapp.com/
I've been testing out @chirrapp for writing my longer Twitter threads. Very nice to use, though it sometimes struggles with photos and other media. https://getchirrapp.com/
11/ Publishing
I cross-post to @SubstackInc which remains best-in-class in terms of ease-of-use.
You don't accumulate SEO value but still a great place to begin. https://substack.com/
I cross-post to @SubstackInc which remains best-in-class in terms of ease-of-use.
You don't accumulate SEO value but still a great place to begin. https://substack.com/
12/ Videos
@packyM and I have been using @mmhmmapp to add slides to our recordings.
The background gets messy if you move too much, but it's very fun and otherwise works well. Also such a new tool, so I'm sure it'll improve. We also use Zoom. https://www.mmhmm.app/
@packyM and I have been using @mmhmmapp to add slides to our recordings.
The background gets messy if you move too much, but it's very fun and otherwise works well. Also such a new tool, so I'm sure it'll improve. We also use Zoom. https://www.mmhmm.app/
