Writing for me is a way to properly process my thoughts, assimilate information and keep reference to things for future use. It is important to me to write in a manner that would make coming back to the note easy.

I don't just write for the sake of it, I make sure that I am able to write what I understand or have understood, how I am feeling at the moment and how I felt at a particular time. I have a written note about why i write because it is important to know your objectives for writing and what motivates you to keep writing.

I have used a number of note taking apps but my best two so far are:

• Apple Notes App
• NoteIt-Down App

The reason I choose both is because of accessibility. Both apps open in less than 2 seconds and they both work offline. Like Apple Notes, NoteIt-Down has minimal features. It works on the web where all my work literally happens, and allows me to move(export) my notes whenever I like.

The art of taking note is quite simple. Open the notes app and start typing. With me, I create a new note document for every idea I have. I try to give them their own room, allow them breathe, sit with the empty space and then slowly try to fill up the void.
I start with bullet points. I don't try to make sense, I just put down a topic, quotes or excerpts from materials that might help my topic. Links, oh a lot of links by the way...