Archipod – Backyard Office for Writers

June 30, 2011
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Quote from Archipod website: "The cost and inconvenience of commuting to work everyday is increasing, whereas advances in computer and networking technology are making the viability of working from home a realistic alternative to traveling to an office everyday." Well hasn't that pretty much been the case for writers for the past 20 years?  All [...]

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What Show Should I Spec?

June 16, 2011
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Writers are unfortunately often perceived to be at the bottom of the food chain in the feature world. But in the world of TV, it’s a very different story.  TV Writers are some of Hollywood’s best-paid and most respected professionals.  But the odds of breaking in (or back in) to that coveted writer’s room seem [...]

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Creative Wisdom

May 17, 2011
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Utensilo Wall Organizer

May 6, 2011
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Writers are notorious for cluttered workspaces, but if it's any consolation so was Einstein. Nova68 has rejuvenated a design that was first introduced in 1969 by Dorothee Becker,  but fell out of production by 1974.  The Utensilo Wall Organizer pulls all of the utensil clutter off your desk and splats it on the wall in [...]

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And The Rockets’ Red Glare

May 1, 2011
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Gift Tags for Writers

April 12, 2011
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The art of gift wrapping has diminished considerably over the years.  Not much thought goes into the wrapping paper, the box or the ribbon, let alone the tag. Somewhere along the line somebody said, "It's the thought that counts" which opened the door for the mundane. I say, it's the thought that counts, but how [...]

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DoNothingfor2minutes.com – Finding Solace Before You Write

March 21, 2011
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The older I get, the more spiritual I get.  My days are more prosperous (in many different ways) when I take a moment and center myself before setting out.   In this "moment" I set my intentions for the day instead of allowing the day to direct me.  Meaning, I envision what it feels like to [...]

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Palmer & Sons – Leather Couture for iPad

March 3, 2011
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Anyone who has read this blog for any length of time knows I have a weakness for gadget bags – especially great looking, well-made, leather bags. There's something about the smell of leather that just slows life down. Sorry PETA, I can't help myself.  I undergo some kind of natural intoxication when I come in [...]

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iA Writer – A Minimalist iPad App for Writers

February 14, 2011
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The simple name "Writer" is befitting for Information Architects' (iA) minimalist, word processing,  iPad app.  iA Writer for iPad does away with all distractions, presenting a minimalist tool set to help focus the writer.  Focus Mode blurs out everything except your current three lines of text.  There are no editing tools such as cut/copy/paste.  No formating [...]

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Noteslate – New Form of Notetaking for Writers

February 7, 2011
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Last week, I was happy to read an article indicating Apple has patented a "smarter capacitive stylus".  In fact, just the words "stylus" and "Apple", mentioned in the same sentence brings me a sense of euphoria.  I love everything about the iPad – with the exception it does not offer an OEM stylus as an alternative [...]

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FITE and KIVA – Making a Difference One Entrepreneur at a Time

January 7, 2011
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I know this blog is about "technology and writing and everything in between", so spare me a moment while I digress about something that falls under the "in between". I just invested in my first entrepreneur via FITE.org (A.K.A. Kiva.org) and I have to tell you, it feels great!  FITE (Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship) launched yesterday as a [...]

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Typewriter Sculpture Artist – Jeremy Mayer

January 5, 2011
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Everyone has their own idea of beauty and what constitutes art.  For my dad, the carcasses of dead animals and fish mounted on the wall are the ideal outdoor landscape.  My mother, on the other hand, can get lost for hours in a Monet, Klimt or Renoir.  For me it's antique typewriters, for I can't [...]

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More iPad Bluetooth Keyboards

December 20, 2010
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Open the gates!  Recently I posted an article about ThinkGeek's iPad Bluetooth Keyboard Case (love the concept, hate the name) only to discover through various resources that iPad Bluetooth keyboard cases are becoming more ubiquitous as Christmas approaches.  I've already offered the opinion that I think it's a great idea.  Besides, what writer doesn't love [...]

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iPad Bluetooth Keyboard Case

December 15, 2010
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There are some that will tell you if you have to use a keyboard with an iPad, you're missing the point.  And there are some that will tell you to mind your own business and let me use my iPad the way I want!  Guess which one is me. It's hard to beat a keyboard [...]

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LitCentral to Attend 2011 CES International

November 12, 2010
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Technology always wets my appetite, but there's something magical about being surrounded by like-minded geeks in the heart of Sin City. Yes folks, CES International 2011 is fast approaching (January 6 – 11), and LitCentral will be there.  We're especially excited about what Digital Hollywood has in store – already billing itself with tantalizing speak [...]

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Kindle Singles – A New Opportunity for “Shorter” Writers

October 21, 2010
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Magazine and book publishers usually publish two types of work – those less than 10,000 words and those more than 50,000 words respectively.  If you’re a writer that does not write within those parameters, you must artificially shape your content to fit those guidelines…if you want to be considered for publication.  The truth is, “creative stuff” doesn’t [...]

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IdeaPaint – Ideal for Writers

September 14, 2010
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IdeaPaint, in a nutshell, is a liquid dry-erase board.   Anything you can paint – drywall, plaster, chalkboard, tables – becomes a writing surface for dry-erase markers.  I can already hear the collective minds of writers…"Hmm, isn't that interesting".  So imagine the outline for your next screenplay or manuscript decorating the entire south wall of [...]

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Urban Station – Reshaping the Coffee House

August 26, 2010
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Just yesterday I was getting my weekly fix over at FastCompany.com when I came across this article about a company that is challenging the coffee house business model.   My eyebrow goes up, because all of us are familiar with the ubiquitous behavior of otherwise well-mannered Starbuck patrons jockying for the SINGLE outlet like a pack of wild dogs after [...]

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The Kno – Dual Screen Tablet

August 13, 2010
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Many Windows PC manufacturers are scrambling to find a product to compete with Apple's iPad. A fan of both PCs and Macs, I find the delay to market rather disappointing because Windows 7 and its predecessors (dating back to Windows XP) all have tablet functions built into the OS.  Tablet PCs with pen input have [...]

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The Kindle…3

July 29, 2010
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Kindle released its 3rd generation e-Reader today. Even cheaper than its predecessors, you have a choice of two radio options: $139 with WiFi and $189 with 3G access through AT&T.  Pre-orders start tomorrow with deliveries rolling in by August 27th. Some of the new features include a faster refresh rate and better E Ink contrast. [...]

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