: Re: How should I organize my journal as plain-text files? I want to keep a digital journal on my computer. I keep a physical journal in notebooks and on pieces of sheets, but I now want to back

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I like to use this naming convention:

yearmonthday - optional_filename_or_description.txt

for example:

131012 - The day I did such-and-such.txt

This number format means that if you sort the files alphabetically they will always be in sequential order.

You could add dots if it makes it easier to read: 13.10.12 - etc.txt

I like to use Dropbox (http://dropbox.com/) to back up my files online because it happens without you having to do anything. When I want to protect private writings and information I use TrueCrypt (http://www.truecrypt.org/‎) to encrypt the files. This is a good idea when using any digital or online backup, as you never know when you might get hacked or have your computer stolen.

I also use a text editor that allows me to browse an entire folder of files in a sidebar, so I can easily jump around and browse different files. This gives me the best overview of all my work in progress. I use Sublime Text, (http://www.sublimetext.com/‎) but this feature can probably be found in other software that is more specifically for writers.

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