As a writer, I deal with ideas on a constant basis. Arranging, cataloguing and rearranging thoughts to make really good write-ups Thinking of characters and scenarios for stories. Remembering the groceries. These are all very important aspects of my life as a someone who uses words to make a living.
The problem is I have a horrible habit of forgetting things or ideas because I get distracted or simply forget what’s on my mind. Out of frustration, I downloaded the free Evernote application in an attempt to get more organized.
While “note-taking app” is probably what most people would call Evernote, it feels more like a note-taking database. You can write down important reminders, take snapshots of things that you might need to look for (only on devices with cameras), tag your notes, and share them with other people. Notes saved to your Evernote account on one device can easily be synced to any other device that has your Evernote account ready and waiting.
A practical example of this is my current predicament with owning a tablet with a camera. I used Evernote’s Snapshot feature once to take a picture of the head of a screw in order to find the correct screwdriver for it.
After saving a grocery list note, I transferred it to the iPod touch version of Evernote that had my account. When it came time to shop, I had a constant reminder of that screwdriver problem that allowed me to get the right tool for the job without worrying about miscommunication. All I had to do was show the clerk a picture of the screw head, and he gave me what I needed.
Of course, a Kindle Fire doesn’t have a camera, but as a writer, it’s an practical note-taking program if you’re reading a ton of books and you have an idea pop into your head that you want to transfer to the Evernote on your computer (again, through Evernote’s Sync feature) later on.
Most users will find much to love in the free version, but if you’re a power user who wants to keep his notes private and get more functionality, you can also upgrade to a premium version of the app.
All in all, it’s a wonderfully helpful application with a bunch of a different uses… and even more so if you keep forgetting important ideas.
More information on Evernote can be found at it’s official webpage.
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