I'm infamous for biting off more than I can chew - it might be the Scottish in me, it might be the fiery red hair - even though in that picture of me I actually had black hair ;), it might just be that I always feel I have to make up for *something*. Goodness knows what, but I'm highly competitive with myself mostly. What I do know is that for about two months now I've had … [Read more...] about Making it easier on myself
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Toys and tools for writers – part 2 – the novelist
Ok - so, one way or another, you've got the tools I recommended - whether you went with all free, or a mix of free and paid, or you're ready to experiment with each. Or you've got your own go-to tools, that you work with - that's ok too - the list I provided wasn't exhaustive (though, if you think I've missed something, please let me know - I'd love to hear about other tools … [Read more...] about Toys and tools for writers – part 2 – the novelist
Toys and tools for writers – pt 1
One of the things I've noticed is that writers are really into their tools. I'm constantly looking for something to streamline how I write, when I write, where I write and how easy all the different iterations are to use. Disclaimer This assumes a couple of things - that you either own the 'tech' listed, can modify the tech you own to work for you - or in the ways I've … [Read more...] about Toys and tools for writers – pt 1
A tech dillema – iPad and Kindle
Image by goXunuReviews via Flickr I've got a bit of a dilemma. When I had my Sony e-reader, my reading increased about 10 fold, back to the levels of when I was working in a supermarket and studying in college. Which meant I was getting through about 12 or 14 ebooks of fiction a month, and about 5 non-fiction ones, minimum. We 'side graded' to an iPad (most would consider … [Read more...] about A tech dillema – iPad and Kindle
Tech – obsession or relationship?
I'm into a lot of things, when it comes to tech. Computer based, I'm PC and through choice - it's not that I don't *like* Apple, and it's not the expense, but that most everyone I support, tech wise, is on a PC. It makes sense that I stay on the PC too. But when it comes to my phone, my tablet? Apple all the way! I'm an iPhone nut, having briefly toyed with the Android … [Read more...] about Tech – obsession or relationship?
