Discover a dozen brain hacks to enhance writing fluency in this 31-minute Devoxx conference talk by Dan Allen. Learn techniques centered around the AsciiDoc markup language, including starting with action, zen writing mode, using a WORKLOG, content fly traps, communicating with links, and collaborative editing. Explore strategies to overcome writer's block, maintain writing flow, and transform the blank page from a nemesis into an opportunity. Gain insights from Allen's experience as a software developer, author, and leader of open-source projects like Asciidoctor and Antora. Master the art of crafting compelling documentation and presentations through practical tips and tricks designed to unleash creativity and improve writing efficiency.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Get the ball rolling
Prewrite
Answer a question
Tell your story in HEADLINES
Use a content fly trap
Instantly Better Presentations
Ventilate your prose
Do a couch read
Write like yourself
Write in AsciiDoc
Taught by
Devoxx