While apps like Evernote and Scrivener have become popular in this niche, there are still a few apps that are specifically made for journalists. Here are five note-taking apps that can help journalists on the job:
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Dynalist can help journalists get started on a story. On the app, users can organize notes together and link them together. The app automatically groups similar ideas together, which is especially helpful in the early research stages of a story.
Dynalist also allows users to easily upload images and other files to their notes, and allows for easy syncing between multiple phones and computers.
Dynalist is available on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Linux with plans ranging from a free basic plan to a paid premium plan starting at $7.99/month.
Sleek in both form and function, Craft Docs allows journalists to create articles and easily share them with their teams, making collaboration a breeze. The app allows journalists to create a “space” where they can assign tasks to team members and share feedback.
Craft Docs doesn’t just hold text, it also holds files like images, audio, and video . It’s also a good tool to experiment with organizing ideas. Craft Docs is available on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, with basic plans free and premium plans starting at $5/month.
For journalists, putting sensitive information into apps is a concern, and Joplin prioritizes security with end-to-end encryption on documents.
Joplin application interface. Photo: Joplin
Journalists will likely appreciate the alarm feature, which can be applied to a note or to-do list to alert the user when a project is due. This makes Joplin a good choice for keeping track of multiple projects at once.
Joplin overcomes the storage limitations that some other note-taking tools may have, as it allows for local and Joplin Cloud saving, and is also end-to-end encrypted. The app also syncs with other storage services like Dropbox and OneDrive.
Joplin is available on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. It's mostly free with some paid options for Joplin Cloud.
Obsidian is a versatile tool, perfect for journalists who want to personalize their note-taking process as much as possible.
Obsidian offers a Map of Contents (MOC): A virtual map that links two or more ideas together. At its simplest, a MOC can be presented as a list of hyperlinks much like a web page. The MOC acts as an index or table of hyperlinked notes on specific topics or points.
Obsidian's core strength is helping journalists make connections through a detailed, customizable website. It's also worth noting that the app is quite memory-heavy. However, if you can take the time to learn all of its features, Obsidian could change the way you take notes.
Obsidian is available on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Linux. It's free with some paid features.
The appeal of this software is right in the name, as from file functionality to storage, Simplenote offers a simple, headache-free writing journey, allowing you to add tags easily and sync across multiple devices.
Simplenote is simple to use and free. Photo: Simplenote
One downside is the time it takes users to learn how to best use the features. The app works best for simple projects or medium-sized collaborative projects.
Simplenote is available on iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac and is free.
Hoang Ton (According to IJN)
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