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The Writing Tools I Actually Use (and How)

Most people treat tools like magic pills.

“If I just find the right app, I’ll finally be organized! Productive! Creative!”

I’ve chased that too.

But over time, I’ve realized something simple:

Tools don’t make you better — they just remove friction between ideas and action.

In this week’s column, I shared the tools I actually use (digital and analog) and how they help me think, write, and work better.

No sponsorships.
No “Top 100 Tools” list.

Just the ones that earn their keep.

Read it here → https://www.thecopyminimalist.com/p/my-current-favorite-copywriting-tools-and-how-to-use-them​

And before you go... I’m thinking about doing a deep dive on how I use AI day-to-day in my writing process.

Would you want to see that next?

Just hit reply and tell me.

Matt

113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2205
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