On Writing

The library was not meant to be complete without you.

Create a document


> inscribe west-wing/drafts/my-first-note

Today I found a library inside my computer.
I don't know who built it.

.end

Type .end to finish. The document is on the shelf. The journal records it. The catalogue will find it.

Create a living document

Add a Λ layer:


> inscribe east-wing/utilities/greeter

This document greets you.

--- Λ ---
say "Hello, {reader}. You've read {documents-read} documents today."

.end

Edit


> revise welcome

Shows current text, then opens for replacement.

Move and copy

CommandEffect
transcribe A to B/Copy
reshelve A to B/Move
withdraw ADelete (journal records it)

Rooms

CommandEffect
open-room nameCreate a room
close-room nameRemove empty room

Output

CommandEffect
say helloPrint to screen
say hello into noteWrite to file
say hello onto noteAppend to file