I've been working with Claude + Notion to create a writing workflow, one that capitalizes on the strengths of each. So far, this is my process: two tools, each serving multiple functions.
My writing system
Claude + Notion + markdown files
Notion
think
→
Claude
develop
→
.md files
codify
Notion
Scratchpad
Where I write raw, unstructured drafts or drop notes. Claude connects to Notion directly through the Claude + Notion connector.
Claude
Collaborator
Where ideas get challenged, developed, and structured. Thinks with me, not for me. Never the writer.
.md files
Canon
My single source of truth. Character bios, story guide, reference docs. Uploaded to the project so every conversation inherits them.
How it works
Notion — I write drafts and gather notes in Notion. Claude connects to Notion directly and can review and make suggestions by accessing the drafts through the Claude + Notion connector.
Claude + .md files — Claude doesn't remember details between chats on its own. Any character study, bio, or story decision I want Claude to remember goes into an .md file, uploaded to the project. When something changes, I update the file and re-upload it. This is the only knowledge Claude has at the start of every conversation.
Artifacts — I like to use artifacts as visual references (like this one you're reading now). They're for me, not for Claude.