Simon Colson

Weird prompts bypass your brain's self-censoring to reveal what you actually feel.

Voice journaling works best when the app responds to what you say, not just transcribes it.

Clarify what you actually want from work before you start searching.

Indirect prompts help you discover what you actually want by bypassing your performing self.

Mobile writing apps now split into five distinct categories solving different problems.

Long-form writing faces unique challenges that demand specialized tools beyond the blank page.

Apple Journal and free apps make iPad journaling accessible to everyone.

Scrivener suits complex projects; Ulysses rewards simplicity and wallet.

One $147 tool that replaces Scrivener, Google Docs, and Vellum for self-publishers.

Unresolved childhood pain still shapes your choices and relationships today.

Match your journal prompts to what you're actually trying to accomplish.