MY TOOLKIT
Resources
My favorite products and software for writing, filming, and editing.
01
Writing Software
Writing
Scrivener
My favorite novel-writing software. Wildly customizable and feature-rich.
Plotting + Planning
Notion
I outline my novels, track progress, and process feedback and revisions in Notion.
02
Video Software
Video Editing
Final Cut Pro
My video editor of choice. Fast, intuitive, and best of all—not a subscription.
Graphic Design
Canva
What I use to design my thumbnails, still graphics, and images for social media.
Writing + Planning
Notion
I plan and script all my videos in Notion.
03
Video Hardware
Camera
Sony ZV-E10
My camera for YouTube. Compact and portable, solid autofocus, interchangeable lenses, and good value for the price.
Lens
Sigma 18–55mm f2.8
My primary lens for YouTube. Sharp and well-built, providing greater background separation than the ZV-E10’s kit lens.
Tripod
Amazon Basics Tripod
Reliable and affordable, with useful features like a built-in level and quick release plate.
Tripod
K&F Concept Travel Tripod
Compact enough to travel with, but sturdy enough to handle a full-sized camera.
Tripod
Lightweight Travel Tripod
A smaller and lighter weight, albeit less sturdy, alternative to my primary travel tripod.
Camera Arm
SmallRig Friction Arm
A friction arm and clamp for attaching a camera to just about any surface. Useful for creative shots from unconventional angles.
Lens Filter
Tiffen Glimmerglass 1 Filter
A diffusion filter that helps create glowing highlights for a more cinematic look.
Key Light
Softbox Lighting Kit
My key light for YouTube videos—a softbox with brightness and color temperature controls.
Storage
Crucial 4TB SSD
A solid state drive with 4 terabytes of storage for editing my videos.
Storage
WD 16TB Hard Drive
A whopping 16 terabytes of storage for backups. Years’ worth of 4K video adds up fast.
Storage
WD 500GB Card
Additional storage, which I use for my iMac.
Laptop
MacBook Pro (2021, 14”)
MacBook Pro with 1TB storage and 16GB of RAM. Handles editing complex 4K video projects with ease. Also my primary writing device.
Desktop
iMac (2021, 24”)
My primary computer for video editing and graphic design (featured in the background of most of my YouTube videos).
Desktop Base
iMac Docking Station
A base providing additional ports (USB-C, USB-A, SD, micro-SD) and slots for extra memory cards. Perfectly matches the colors and design of the modern iMac.
Earbuds
AirPods Pro 2
Reliable and comfortable, with excellent battery life and noise cancellation. Great for tuning out the world to write.