#004 - Writing Tips!

In this episode of content_for :devs we talk about strategies and approaches we use for writing our episodes and other media.We also go throug some tips and tricks about scripting we use in our day to day.Media types we discuss:ScreencastsCoursesPodcasts In this episode ...Intro and project updates.Different approaches we use for scripting.Different approaches and strategies we use for scripting:Start with a problem and come out with a solutionDesign the code first and then fill in the textDevelop a solution (an application for example) in a separate folder and then pull code into the scriptDo the entire process of scripting inside Obsidian (using Markdown)To work with code, setup a scaffold application where you can work onHave a separate repository for the episodes codeCopy snippets of your working application into your episode. This way you're sure the code worksUse notion for the entire process, including the scriptingApproaches and strategies for scripting coursesStart with the outline (which might be changed later: it's not written in stone)Write short lessons (one idea per lesson)Approaches and strategies for podcasting:Create the transcript automaticallyOutline by putting big ideas into a file and then fill them in with questions and commentsImprovise the content of the podcastUse Descript to edit the transcript and the video/audioTips and tricks:Use org-mode, which allows you to jump between prose and code (which gets inserted in the script) with a simple keybindingUse the seeing_is_believing gem to insert output directly on your ruby code Symlink the folder with the articles from Obsidian to keep track of your scripts in your second brainUse your past episode's applications to scaffold your current episodePublish using a platformPublish using BridgetownUse images for SEOLinks mentionedFede's screencasting service: nbcasts.comBridgetown progressive site generatorHanami Masteryemacsorg-modeSeeing is Believing gemMastering Roda bookRuby http gemObsidianNotionSeb's REST API with Ruby on Rails courseSocials to follow content_for :devs - Twitter & Mastodon Seb's BIO link Fede's Twitter How to support us?content_for :devs is a joined effort of two people running their own initiatives. You can help us finance this project by a kind donation :). We appreciate any help to continue with this project! Hanami Mastery (Seb): Github Sponsors or Buy Me a Coffee NB Casts (Fede) : Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee