Simple Markdown Convention for Writing with a Outline

Sascha

Hi folks,

just a simple convention to keep control while writing. I create an outline, that is a structured list using simple dashes. When I finished writing an item, I change it to a plus.

If I write Zettel that should be added to the draft I simply create a subitem referencing it.

When I incorporated the Zettel I simply delete the Zettel Reference.

(This is the final draft of the second edition for the German Book. I restructured it in a manner that I can maintain it more easily without any signifcant need for broad changes for new material)

andang76

Yes, I use something similar in my bullet lists

I prefer using the emoji ✔️ just after the bullet, that represents "used", nothing otherwise.

Emojis can create future proof issues in the future, but I like a limited use of them.
They have useful benefits in my mindset, they breaks the "boredom" of pure text in a simple way, they are evocative, they are eye-catching. They made the notes "cooler", and I think this is a valuable benefit (generates gamification effect)

ctietze

Here's two characters for y'all to copy and paste that take up less space in most fonts: ✓ and ✗.

I bound the type completion ..t for the tick-mark, ..x for the x-mark in the app Typinator