Some first-hand insight on how my article development process works

Let's do something different. Since I was busy all day, there was no way I was going to be able to pump out a high-quality article for you guys. You see, as many of you may already know, there's a process to crafting a professional-like article.

There are many different ways to approach writing an article. Two broad examples are "short, sweet, and to the point", and "detailed, flowing, and professionally formatted". For the reason that I have just started collecting articles on this blog, professional-like articles are lacking. Well, articles in general are lacking, but that's to be expected! My piece on Mail Enhancer Pro 2.0 is my first public example of a high-quality article, versus the "short and sweet" approach. Overall, they're much more captivating when fully detailed, and that's impossible to argue.

An unfortunate drawback of creating "full-length" articles is the amount of time, effort, and dedication it takes to make a beautiful work of art. To help keep track of my progress, I take different steps to achieve the end result many will love to read. The following is not only an example of the first step I take to craft a high-quality entry, it is also a sneak perk at an analysis article I'm creating for the functionality enhancing app in Cydia, AudioEnhancer+.

I call this step "the first list".

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article type: overview/review/analysis

app/tweak: AudioExplorer+
by: Erik Eisenberg; @comdorcet

entry title: AudioExplorer+ allows you to effortlessly find and import audio files from any app

notes:

• import audio file to ringtones
• import audio file to ipod
• open audio file via external apps (ifile)
• send audio files via email
• searches all applications for audio files on first startup (prompts first)
• caches audio files/paths for quick app start up after first use
• offers partial search (+ button) to search uncached/new apps for audio files
• displays audio files under the appropriate app w/o directories (all same page)
• offers a method to find the directory path (open in > path viewer)
• selecting audio files for importing puts them in the "queue" (see three bullets down)
• queue categorizes audio files by which library the file is being uploaded to (iPod/Ringtones)
• process all imports in queue at the same time with the "save" button
• queue process not straight forward enough (after selecting "Add to > iPod Library/Ringtones", the "adding to queue" prompt is short and almost impossible to see [especially with 1 file]). actually thought the import was finished, looked for it, and was left confused.
• queue function/process still helpful when realized
• clunky UI: alternating multiple selection and single selection is difficult. quick, unreadable popups (see two bullets up)
• clunky UI takes away from a potentially better experience
• tweak purpose is unique and helpful (especially for those who use custom ringtons; who collect/listen to soundtrack albums)
• tweak functions as it should with no visible issues
• $1.99, fair price
• free version available ("AudioExplorer"); slower searches, slower imports, less responsive UI, lacks "partial search" feature

general consensus: SPOILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LLLLLLLLLLLLL  LLLLLLL LLLLL LLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL LLLLLLLLLLERRRRR RRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS MANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNN NNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNNNNNN (stay tuned for the consensus!)