Software Overfloweth ~ what I use to write or keep me on track (maybe)

No, that’s not a word….ok, maybe in Old English, deal with it.

In an attempt to get an FTP client working, I realized just how many FTP clients I had on my Mac…and then realized, there’s a ton of other software here that I haven’t been using and need to delete, and others that I need to be using more. Rather than bore you with what I deleted (and am still deleting), I’ll tell you what I re-discovered, and I’ll be using to help me in writing (of all genres).

1. Taskpaper - the electronic to do list. It even allows me to cross things out with Command + D. While I may love handwriting things out, I just figured out I can put this program on my iPhone too…hot damn. Now, to get over my need to carry a notebook around.
2. 1Password – one way to keep my passwords synchronized across the iPhone and the Mac. Had too many requests about, what’s the password for this site, Catklaw clients, no need to worry.? I need to check to see if it works on the Windows 7 box or the XP laptop (which is going to get replaced w/ a Macbook at some point). And yes, we’re a computer household, need to come borrow one? We have too many.
3. Apimac Timer – stopwatch, countdown and clock all in one. Great for timing writing sprints or pulling you out of a focused project.
4. Evernote – Thank you to Gwen for reminding me about this one. I now have it sycn’d across ALL the computers in the house. Makes it so much easier to keep track of notes….in notebooks. Go digital! Evernote saves your ideas, things you see, and things you like. Then find them all on any computer or device you use. For free.
5. Google Earth – in case I want to find a specific location for a scene…and write about it. Ok, so it’s not a CLEAR picture, but it’s better than getting the map out.
6. Google SketchUp – FREE design software in case you don’t have Photoshop, or like mine, Photoshop decides to pitch a hissy fit and error on you. Plus, it’s 3d!
7. MindNode Pro – Mind Mapping software! Free version is cool…I might break down and purchase the Pro. We’ll see how much I’m using it first.
8. NameGenr8er - interesting way to quickly come up with names. Hey, you might not use the ones they give you, but a mix. For me, a name is EVERYTHING in a story.
9. Scrivener – this goes without saying. I don’t write in Word anymore. Well, proposals, web content, yes…but I’m slowly trying to migrate ALL of it over. This is the best, only software I will ever use in my writing process…well, unless the creators stop supporting it But I really hope they don’t!

There may be more….but those are my top 9 for the night. Of course, don’t forget Google and Wikipedia in general. The power of the net.

And, my awesomely creative husband (do you believe, spell check let awesomely get past it???), Nick Kelly. We’re working on a new idea together!

So, there you have it. Check all the links out. Let me know if there are any REALLY good ones I missed? Please. I can use all the help I can get