Tools and Trade Secrets for Aspiring Writers
Even while travelling for almost two weeks, I’ve been able to track down some excellent new information on the web of particular interest to writers.
Microsoft Office Live Workspace
Still in beta, Microsoft Office Live Workspace offers to users of Microsoft Word an online workspace where one can store and share documents, and even do modest work […]
Maple is an organizer that allows one to maintain documents in an easily available hierarchical tree. It is touted as a very capable information manager, useful for research and gathering dlocuments together in one spot. And today only it is available for free at Giveaway of the Day. Just click HERE for […]
The very first time tracker I used was Slim Timer, following the lead of Monika Mundell at Blogging Web 2.0. This free online timer is really neat.
The first step is to sign up for a free account, a simple process. You will have an opportunity to set up various projects which you wish to track, […]
For the past couple of months, I’ve been looking at various time tracking options. I was initially kicked into action by a post about online time tracking at Monika Mundell’s Blogging Web 2.0. I started playing with one of the four options mentioned there. Then I started looking farther afield. It was fun. It was […]
The new 2008 version of Microsoft Office for Mac hit the stores this week. CNET offers a very full review.
Bottomline: CNET finds the full office suite “pricey” at over $450 and points to more reasonably priced and even free alternatives. Still, those with the money will find things to like. The interface hasn’t changed dramatically, […]
It never occurred to me that this blog would attract a stand up comedian — but, hey, they gotta write too, especially during the WGA strike!
Through the magic of StumbleUpon, I’ve discovered 27-year-old New York comedienne Lucy Dee, who it turns out reads this blog. Of course, she has a blog too, posted under the […]
I’ve written a couple of times about the advantages of the internet phone service Skype, along with a recording capabillity. I’ve already pointed to two options to record Skype calls, extremely useful with conducting interviews.
Today I have just discovered a software that is dedicated to recording Skype calls. And it is available for FREE — […]
Follwoing the holiday frenzy, I’m still catching up with my perusal through over 150 blogs and websites for the best information relevant to writers. Here are some more discoveries. To see all of the items I’ve marked to share,go to Tom’s Shared Items.
Index of Freeware Programs
Paperback Writer posted a categorized list of freeware […]
I’ll be honest with you: I’ve got a problem. Several major writing projects are contending for attention, and I’m not pleased with my allocation of time.
One project is, of course, this blog. I spent three months gathering information and organizing the blog before making it public almost exactly one year ago. […]
New Productivity Blog — Helpful Hints for Writers
Ann Wayman at The Golden Pencil has sniffed out a brand new blog which may help writers increase their productivity. My Organized Biz focusses on business and office practices, kicking off 2008 with a series of 24 Tips in January to Get Organized. The focus […]