i always like to learn how people actually do their jobs, so it is a real treat to read how an author i admire organizes his writing process. check out steven johnson’s blog post in which he describes his process using a software program called devonthink ($). devonthink software reminds me of evernote (free).
the important takeaway from the blog post for me is that his writing is a continual, fluid process that is spurred and energized from his own experiences and readings. he’s what i would characterize as a life-long learner, one that pursues scholarship for the love of learning something new. that in itself is a great motivator for his type of work. it was just a bonus to learn how he actually does it.
thanks to @wayne_loftus for pointing to the post.
