First Looks at Day One for Journaling

Screenshot of Introducing Day One on the Web blog post announcement.

I’m always been interested in different platforms for publishing my writing on the web.

But it can be hard to find a platform that lets you focus on your writing, without getting overwhelmed with features, configuration, etc.

Which is what first led me to create an account on Posterous in 2010, a simple blogging platform which shut down in 2013 (after Twitter bought it).

What I loved about Posterous was its quick setup (little configuration) and the many ways I could publish a post, including sending an email with text, photos, videos, etc.

In recent years, I took a look at Day One, one of the most popular platforms for private journals.

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Quick Tip: Remove “Very” in Your Writing

Lose The Very interface suggesting the phrase "very rude" could be replaced with "ill-mannered."

I admit it, I’m someone who uses “very” in my writing. Not something I’m proud of. I work at not using it, but sometimes it sneaks into my sentences. Thanks to a post by Esther Schindler on Mastodon, I learned about LoseTheVery, a free online tool to remove “very” from your vocabulary. Thinking of writing… Continue reading Quick Tip: Remove “Very” in Your Writing

Why You Want to Publish on Your Own Site

Woman writing in an open notebook, in the background the sun is setting over calm water as dim yellow and orange colors fill the sky.

I’ve shared my opinion many times about writing over the years with my friends, followers, and colleagues. When you publish your writing, publish it on your own website. A site you manage. Not LinkedIn. Not Medium. Not the platform formerly known as Twitter. Not Mastodon. Two months from now, people won’t find your insightful 18-paragraph… Continue reading Why You Want to Publish on Your Own Site