Do you need big, feature-packed, and sometimes complex tool for your work, to stay organized, or keep track of your tasks?

Maybe not.

Maybe all you need is plain text. Yes, simple, old fashioned, unadorned, boring text. It sounds scary or alien, but it's not.

Plain text isn't just for the geek or the techie. Plain text isn't just for the academic or hardcore productivity hacker. Plain text is for anyone.

It doesn't matter if you're a student, a stay-at-home parent, a writer or blogger or journalist, or someone's grandparent. Using plain text can make your life easier and more efficient.

The Plain Text Project is here to help you figure out if working in plain text and living a plain text life is right for you. In this space, I share ideas, tips, and techniques. I explain how to meld plain text into your life. I try to share my love of working in plain text with you.

Curious? Then take a peek at the growing number of articles here. Go through the lists of links and tools. Get in touch with your questions and comments and suggestions.