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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& #39;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& #39;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& #39;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">https://app.convertkit.com/referrals...
I use @convertkit. When I started out I used @substack. Also checked out @mailchimp and @MailerLite.
I like CK& #39;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">https://app.convertkit.com/referrals...
2/ Writing
I use Google Docs to draft my pieces. I& #39;m also a @grammarly subscriber. I don& #39;t always agree with their suggestions (they are belligerent about passive voice), but it always catches something. http://grammarly.com"> http://grammarly.com
I use Google Docs to draft my pieces. I& #39;m also a @grammarly subscriber. I don& #39;t always agree with their suggestions (they are belligerent about passive voice), but it always catches something. http://grammarly.com"> http://grammarly.com
3/ Graphics
I& #39;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/ ">https://www.canva.com/">...
I& #39;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/ ">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& #39;t need it. http://remove.bg"> 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& #39;t need it. http://remove.bg"> http://remove.bg
5/ Webite
To date, I& #39;ve used @carrd which is *great.* So easy to spin up a simple, solid looking site. I& #39;ll keeping using it for new projects.
Now that I& #39;d like to have something a little fuller-featured with a CMS, I& #39;m switching to @webflow.
http://carrd.co/ ">https://carrd.co/">...
To date, I& #39;ve used @carrd which is *great.* So easy to spin up a simple, solid looking site. I& #39;ll keeping using it for new projects.
Now that I& #39;d like to have something a little fuller-featured with a CMS, I& #39;m switching to @webflow.
http://carrd.co/ ">https://carrd.co/">...
6/ Payments
I& #39;m going to be using @tryPico to handle memberships. The product is already impressive, but talking with @jasonwbade about what& #39;s ahead got me especially excited.
I also considered Memberflow. https://trypico.com/ ">https://trypico.com/">...
I& #39;m going to be using @tryPico to handle memberships. The product is already impressive, but talking with @jasonwbade about what& #39;s ahead got me especially excited.
I also considered Memberflow. https://trypico.com/ ">https://trypico.com/">...
7/ Community
So far, we run 2 communities: one on @public, one on @telegram. Both great.
Eventually, I& #39;d like to create a single home for The Generalist. I& #39;m impressed by what @genevachat and @CircleApp are doing.
I& #39;ll keep using @public fwiw — slightly different audience.
So far, we run 2 communities: one on @public, one on @telegram. Both great.
Eventually, I& #39;d like to create a single home for The Generalist. I& #39;m impressed by what @genevachat and @CircleApp are doing.
I& #39;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& #39;ve tried out @otter_ai which I prefer.
It does an equally good transcription job but the UX is more intuitive. https://otter.ai/ ">https://otter.ai/">...
I started out using @DescriptApp to record the interviews I do for The Miss and The Prologue. Since then, I& #39;ve tried out @otter_ai which I prefer.
It does an equally good transcription job but the UX is more intuitive. https://otter.ai/ ">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& #39;s a nicer experience for the reader/submitter. https://www.typeform.com/ ">https://www.typeform.com/">...
Google Forms would probably work just as well, but I find @typeform more pleasant to use. I also think it& #39;s a nicer experience for the reader/submitter. https://www.typeform.com/ ">https://www.typeform.com/">...
10/ Threads
I& #39;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/ ">https://getchirrapp.com/">...
I& #39;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/ ">https://getchirrapp.com/">...
11/ Publishing
I cross-post to @SubstackInc which remains best-in-class in terms of ease-of-use.
You don& #39;t accumulate SEO value but still a great place to begin. https://substack.com/ ">https://substack.com/">...
I cross-post to @SubstackInc which remains best-in-class in terms of ease-of-use.
You don& #39;t accumulate SEO value but still a great place to begin. https://substack.com/ ">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& #39;s very fun and otherwise works well. Also such a new tool, so I& #39;m sure it& #39;ll improve. We also use Zoom. https://www.mmhmm.app/ ">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& #39;s very fun and otherwise works well. Also such a new tool, so I& #39;m sure it& #39;ll improve. We also use Zoom. https://www.mmhmm.app/ ">https://www.mmhmm.app/">...
