On Tuesday, I was interviewed by Anh Nguyen on #MobileChat, talking about mobile tools and techniques for writing and productivity.
Here are the questions and my answers from the chat, as well as some of the tweets and insights from the community.
Let’s give a big #MobileChat welcome to Debra Eckerling @WriteOnOnline!! pic.twitter.com/lEq57j9nEc
— Anh Nguyen (@AnhTNguyen) September 12, 2017
Q1. @WriteOnOnline why is a mobile device so important for a writer? #MobileChat pic.twitter.com/bme3RkvuxU
— Anh Nguyen (@AnhTNguyen) September 12, 2017
A1: When I wrote for local papers & mags, I’d keep a pen, notebook, camera, & recorder w me. Now everything is on my phone. #MobileChat
— Debra Eckerling (@WriteOnOnline) September 12, 2017
Writing is so much easier today, because you have everything you need in your hand, pocket, bag #mobilechat
— Debra Eckerling (@WriteOnOnline) September 12, 2017
A1 A mobile device is good to capture ideas in the spur of the moment, saving them to tap into when you’re in writing mode. #MobileChat
— Jim Katzaman (@JKatzaman) September 12, 2017
Woke up once with an entire book plot ‘needing’ to be captured. 😂 My family is used to ‘hold on, I just need to get this down’ #MobileChat
— Andrea Villeneuve (@DreaVilleneuve) September 12, 2017
Q2. @WriteOnOnline how can you capture an idea or write when inspiration hits you, if you’re not at your laptop or desktop? #MobileChat pic.twitter.com/0bp45pINqp
— Anh Nguyen (@AnhTNguyen) September 12, 2017
A2A Jot a note, take a picture or video, or record audio. Some people would rather talk. Others prefer to type. #mobilechat
— Debra Eckerling (@WriteOnOnline) September 12, 2017
A2B: You can also interview interesting people you meet, whether you want to use them for posts or inspiration for fiction. #mobilechat
— Debra Eckerling (@WriteOnOnline) September 12, 2017
That’s such a great idea!
What other do can be a great inspiration & content for you. #MobileChat https://t.co/xE9ou31di3— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) September 12, 2017
A2C. For inspiration on the fly, email yourself or open a calendar apt and take notes. #mobilechat
— Debra Eckerling (@WriteOnOnline) September 12, 2017
A2 Good ol’ fashioned pen & paper???
I forget easily so I have to write it down somewhere; all my best ideas get lost otherwise.#MobileChat pic.twitter.com/Z1xzEDbuuW— comfortwriter 📱🤓📝 (@ComfortWriter) September 12, 2017
A2. Using voice more often to dictate notes. Also write on whatever scrap of paper is handy, take a pic & tag in Evernote. #MobileChat https://t.co/3TjHQ5IA5N
— Su Doyle (@sudoyle) September 12, 2017
Q3. @WriteOnOnline which apps or solutions help writers be mobile? #MobileChat pic.twitter.com/OXQ0VGtAqR
— Anh Nguyen (@AnhTNguyen) September 12, 2017
A3A First of all, how you use the tools is as important, if not more so, than the tools you use. #mobilechat
— Debra Eckerling (@WriteOnOnline) September 12, 2017
A3B The best apps are the ones you like: you should have a notepad and recorder. Test diff ones to find the best one for you. #mobilechat
— Debra Eckerling (@WriteOnOnline) September 12, 2017
A3 I bought a bluetooth keyboard for my iPad mini. Small set up, great for hunkering down at a coffee shop to write. #MobileChat
— Misha P. Enriquez (@MishaEnriquez) September 12, 2017
Q4. @WriteOnOnline what tools can be used to brainstorm writing ideas? #MobileChat pic.twitter.com/kzLABe14g2
— Anh Nguyen (@AnhTNguyen) September 12, 2017
A4A Am still a fan pf paper and pen. Choose a document app with Cloud: Evernote, One Note, or a Notepad app w share. #mobilechat
— Debra Eckerling (@WriteOnOnline) September 12, 2017
Might I recommend @NotabilityApp #MobileChat
— Angelica Mata (@matageli) September 12, 2017
A4. I use 8 1/2 x 11 color cardstock as a portable whiteboard. Easy to carry, use & then capture as a picture later. #MobileChat https://t.co/S4xq55JSjy
— Su Doyle (@sudoyle) September 12, 2017
Q5. @WriteOnOnline what mobile tools can help productivity or capitalizing on writing ideas or both? #MobileChat pic.twitter.com/mkUHKATNDJ
— Anh Nguyen (@AnhTNguyen) September 12, 2017
A5A My favorite tool – app or desktop – is a timer. Keeps you focused when you schedule a brainstorming or writing session #mobilechat
— Debra Eckerling (@WriteOnOnline) September 12, 2017
A5B For storing/organizing, create a system. Use folders on Evernote or OneNote and keep each project together #mobilechat
— Debra Eckerling (@WriteOnOnline) September 12, 2017
If you haven’t tried yet, check out Rocket Book Wave. Scan your notes & when 🗒 full, you ♻ 4 next use in the microwave #MobileChat #loveit pic.twitter.com/eKtzSEco7I
— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) September 12, 2017
Q6. @WriteOnOnline what mobile tools do you recommend for promotion of a blog? #MobileChat pic.twitter.com/E4ARtDPEiQ
— Anh Nguyen (@AnhTNguyen) September 12, 2017
A6 Record a video tease. Do a Facebook or a LinkedIn Live, do a quick video about your post, and then share the link. #mobilechat
— Debra Eckerling (@WriteOnOnline) September 12, 2017
I enjoy using video. I try to record at least one every via @instagram and share between other platforms.
— Andre M. Powell, CC (@andrempowell) September 12, 2017
Thanks Debra. #MobileChat I #challenge everyone that see this. Record a Video on a Book others should read #MobileChat pic.twitter.com/9b40hfTXRv
— Andre M. Powell, CC (@andrempowell) September 12, 2017
Q7. @WriteOnOnline what mobile tools do you recommend for social media promotion? #MobileChat pic.twitter.com/EoAyqFISCa
— Anh Nguyen (@AnhTNguyen) September 12, 2017
A7A Publish and promote work consistently on at least 2-3 social media apps. I like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, & LinkedIn #mobilechat
— Debra Eckerling (@WriteOnOnline) September 12, 2017
Twitter is my main promotion platform, conversations and hashtags are the key for do this. 🙂 #mobilechat
— Alberto Gómez (@alberMoire) September 12, 2017
This. You don’t have to be on EVERY platform or channel. #MobileChat https://t.co/EfzDg1NtfV
— Anh Nguyen (@AnhTNguyen) September 12, 2017
A7B Use downtime to take pics and create graphics to go with your posts. I like TextGram app. #mobilechat
— Debra Eckerling (@WriteOnOnline) September 12, 2017
Even seemingly non-related pics can be used for posts: treats at a bakery, road signs, scenery… #Mobilechat
— Su Doyle (@sudoyle) September 12, 2017
Q8. @WriteOnOnline what are some of your favorite additional mobile resources? #MobileChat pic.twitter.com/5yvieE0ZW2
— Anh Nguyen (@AnhTNguyen) September 12, 2017
A8A @IMDB, because if you can’t identify the peeps in a movie or on TV, it will bug you & you’ll never get anything done. #mobilechat
— Debra Eckerling (@WriteOnOnline) September 12, 2017
A8B @PandoraMusic, because music inspires/motivates, and helps you meditate #mobilechat
— Debra Eckerling (@WriteOnOnline) September 12, 2017
A8C @AmazonKindle, because writers should be constant readers. #mobilechat
— Debra Eckerling (@WriteOnOnline) September 12, 2017
THANK YOU to guest @WriteOnOnline for sharing her fave mobile tools with us today! Who’s gonna rock their productivity now? #MobileChat pic.twitter.com/wMGOIFVDYg
— Anh Nguyen (@AnhTNguyen) September 12, 2017
Feel free to connect with my page https://t.co/H9IgjxVDxF group https://t.co/H9IgjxVDxF and me https://t.co/H9IgjxVDxF on FB #mobilechat
— Debra Eckerling (@WriteOnOnline) September 12, 2017
Thanks for joining us, everyone. And thank you so much for having me #mobilechat
— Debra Eckerling (@WriteOnOnline) September 12, 2017
A very BIG thank you to our #MobileChat community!! We wouldn’t have a great chat with y’all! We’ll see ya in an hour on Facebook. 🙂
— Anh Nguyen (@AnhTNguyen) September 12, 2017
What are your favorite mobile tools for writing? Please share in the comments.
And for more Twitter fun, join me today (September 14) on the #TwitterSmarter chat at 10am Pacific and on Facebook Live for the After Chat at 11:30am Pacific. I’ll share to the Write On Online Facebook page. #WriteOn
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