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title: My Ink Stained Fingers Episode 6 Show Notes: Brett Terpstra and creating tools for writers
author: Tris
date: 2021-03-25
url: https://www.trishussey.com/episode-6-show-notes/
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Ever have those fan boy/fan girl moments where you get to talk with someone who you’ve admired for years?



Yeah that was this episode.



I got to talk with none other than [Brett Terpstra](https://brettterpstra.com/) who:



Wrote for The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)Worked at AOLWas the developer behind Engadget and TechCrunchCreated the Markdown fork of Notational Velocity [nvAlt](https://brettterpstra.com/projects/nvalt/)Created the Markdown processor-Swiss Army knife [Marked 2](https://marked2app.com)Podcaster: [Systematic](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/systematic/id944547226) and [Overtired](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/overtired/id944540924) (with Christina Warren)Creating a new, super version an new Markdown editor [nvUltra](https://nvultra.com)And is now working at Oracle as a developer evangelist



We talk about creating writing apps, keyboards, Markdown, and even get a special tip how to take a mind map, preview it in Marked 2, and kick start your writing.



Mind blown.



Oh and I also learned I need to watch my levels better when recording with people. Don’t worry, you’ll understand when you listen.



Music as always by [Derek K. Miller](https://penmachine.com/).