Writing Workflows: Beyond Word Processing Tim Lockridge & Derek Van Ittersum Table of Contents Introduction First, a narrative about mediated practice Writing workflows: key terms Workflow thinking, workflow mapping The participants & affinity space Not power users, but empowered users Situating workflows Summary of chapters 1. From process to workflow Introduction What is a workflow? What does a workflow look like? From Process to Workflow Process and computing The Word Processor The word processor arrives Contemporary Computing Workflows as a way forward What workflows offer 2. Sociocultural theory and mediational means Introduction Calls for More Research Sociocultural Theory Participants Computation, Representation, and Inclusion Study Design Case Study 3. Cooking ideas Writing with computers Sparks’ workflow Tool selection Mediational means Workflow thinking Shaping mind The limits of tools and workflows Conclusion 4. Automating writing Introduction Blogging friction SearchLink Automation Using SearchLink “Just write” ideology Distributing automation Conclusion 5. Writing on the edge Introduction Federico Viticci Viticci’s writing Initial constraints of iOS Viticci’s workflow history Initial forays into scripting Writing and scripting together Developer relationships Finding the limits Workflow planning Toward New Roles in the Field 6. Mapping workflows Introduction Workflow mapping An example Workflow mapping in context Mapping our workflows Derek’s workflows Tim’s workflows Workflows and scholarly genres The software review The workflow narrative Conclusion References Credits
