Just like every other craftsman, a writer needs her own specialized tool kit. My tools consist of hardware and software, as well as reference books, websites, and whatever else helps me get the job done. Yes, I said “job.” If you don’t treat your writing with the same respect and dedication you would any other … Read more
I write. A lot. It doesn’t matter where or when, if I have a few free minutes, I write. At the doctor’s office. On the bus. Sometimes when I’m grocery shopping, an idea will strike me and I’ll whip out my iPhone and write it down. My iPhone is my main writing tool because I … Read more
As with everything else new, there’s a learning curve. Fortunately, with the AlphaSmart Neo, it’s not very steep. At first I was concerned about being able to add special characters and symbols, such as é, î, or even ™ or ©. Already taken care of! The Neo was, after all, designed to be used in … Read more
As a writer, I find the biggest problem with modern technology is all of the potential distractions. I love writing on my iPhone, iPad, or laptop, but it’s too easy to get distracted by email, IMs, Google searches, etc. For example, I’ll need to check Wikipedia for information. I find it, but there are so … Read more
A Brief History of Technology It’s funny how succeeding generations take technology for granted. My Nana’s first electric refrigerator must have seemed to her to be a miracle. Nowadays the only time I consciously think about it is when I’m looking in it to make my grocery list. And even that is more about food … Read more