A Truckload of Mobile Apps for Writers  

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Sep 19
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There are hundreds and thousands of writers in the Envato community. In this short series of articles we’re exploring some excellent resources to help our writers be more productive.

Most of us do the lion’s share of our writing on a full-featured computer – either a laptop or a desktop. Last week we started the series by looking at some great desktop apps for authors.

But mobile devices play a growing role in our workflow. I use my iPad and even iPhone to capture ideas for articles, brainstorm content in an outline or mindmap, clip reference material from the Web, and even occasionally write complete articles.

So in this article we’ll roundup some great mobile software for writers from AppStorm. Which apps are you most productive with?
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Envato’s Most Wanted Winners – GraphicRiver > Retina Ready User Interfaces  

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Sep 18

Many congratulations to the following authors who took part in our Envato’s Most Wanted event where we invited authors to submit Retina Ready User Interfaces to GraphicRiver:

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Inspiration:
London Underwater Photoshop CS 6  

by posted in General
Sep 18

Looking for inspiration? AJ/VH/GR/PD author Miseld let us know about this incredible video in a recent “Global Off Topic” forum thread. It’s amazing.

Photoshop lovers will love the action – over 50 layers, all unnamed. Audio lovers will enjoy the dramatic soundtrack, which is The Arrival by AudioJungle author .

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UPDATE: Gates of Hell by is also used.

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What inspires you?

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Keyboard or Pen?  

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Sep 14

In this age where software, documents, and media are all being stored in the cloud, one has to ask the question “Where is the place of the humble pen and paper?” Are they rendered void by the rise of cloud based to-do apps, minimal writing software, and programs designed specifically to make note-taking a breeze?

The answer to this question really comes down to personal preference, but there are some great things about both writing by hand and typing.
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Featured Profile Image: Canimalition + 4  

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Sep 14

There are almost as many approaches to creating a profile image as there are authors. Some focus on showcasing artistic skills, others prioritize with slogans and company information. Some show their personal photo, while others display abstract forms. This one belongs to Canimalition.  Check below for four more! Which is your favorite, and why?
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Get the News on Today’s Apple Event from AppStorm  

by posted in Industry News
Sep 13

Today’s Apple event has been much-anticipated by the world and many of us here at Envato. Both Mac.AppStorm and iPhone.AppStorm gave great coverage of the event, and their thoughts of the iPhone 5. Read on for more.
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Your Say: Where do you get your best ideas?  

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Sep 13
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Sometimes I can sit at my desk for days and I just won’t get any ideas. It’s like it is just blocked, you know?

The other day I was sitting at my desk for hours thinking, and I just couldn’t come up with anything. Out of frustration and boredom I took an shower. And BAM! There it was again – good ideas spilling out of my head. Good idea’s always seem to occur to me in the bathroom for some reason.

Where do you get your best ideas? Let us know in the comments.

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A Truckload of Desktop Apps for Writers  

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Sep 12
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We don’t often talk about writers on this blog. We don’t mention them enough. That’s about to change. We want to acknowledge them as an incredibly important part of the Envato community.
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Better Search on 3DOcean  

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Sep 12

We’ve redesigned the way search works on 3DOcean to help you find awesome 3D items, faster! You can now search by general item type, format, category and poly count.

Search by poly count to find the perfect 3D Model for your next project. Whether you are looking for a 4,000 poly car or a 5,000+ poly 3D model, the new and improved search will help you find exactly what you need!

For all your 3D needs including, 3D Models, HDRI Images, CG Textures, Base Meshes, Scripts, Plugins and more, head to 3DOcean and start searching now!

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Buyer Interview: Dean Brady  

by posted in Interviews
Sep 11

In this series we’re interviewing our top marketplace buyers. We value what they have to say – the marketplaces are pointless without them. And we want to give authors the inside track on what buyers are looking for. So listen up! And feel free to ask more questions in the comments. This week we meet Dean Brady (ice3studios).
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