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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iPad Printing

June 29, 2010
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The first edition of the iPad offers a small challenge when it comes to printing.  Thanks to 3rd party developers the task has become quite simple. Use this article only as a reference point as I am not advocating the quality of any of the apps described below.    Print-n-Share – allows you to store [...]

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Orbino Padova – A Luxury iPad Case

April 27, 2010
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I can understand why some writers prefer the nostalgic look and a milieu that smells of leather and stogies.  It's distinguishing in this day and age.  And while I won't recommend you take up cigar smoking, I will suggest you take a look at the new Orbino Padova Case to protect that iPad you've been [...]

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Classic Gift for a Writer

April 26, 2010
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Encourage your writer-friend to get out of the house and write amongst the living – let life be their inspiration.  Their next great character could come from the bald guy with the red glasses who sits in the same spot everyday and makes those weird grinding noises with his teeth in the cafe across the [...]

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Asus – Eee Keyboard

April 22, 2010
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I'm not endorsing this product or concept for writers, but I can't help but admire ingenuity and technology.  You've heard of computers inside monitors and even inside automobile dashboards, however Asus has built a computer around a keyboard.  The Asus Eee Keyboard is actually a netbook built inside a full size keyboard. Running the Intel [...]

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Penzu – Keep a Journal in the Cloud

April 14, 2010
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If you keep a paper journal you may want to consider the benefits of writing "in-the-cloud" with Penzu. At penzu.com you'll find a secure place to litter your brain droppings.    We're all familiar with a day-to-day diary/journaling – It rained all day so I stayed indoors yada yada yada…   But have you ever considered [...]

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Typing Champion Crowned – 163 WPM!

March 30, 2010

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iVisor AG – Matte Screen for Glossy Macs

March 18, 2010

I’m not a fan of the latest trend toward glossy laptop displays.  Computer manufactures have adopted the glossy screen because it enhances the look of pictures and videos which appeals to your average consumer. For writers and heavy text users…not so much!  Like most writers who stare at a computer screen for hours on end, [...]

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Writing Room (Video) – A.K.A. “Manspace”

March 9, 2010

Browsing one of my favorite websites, TED.com, I came across author Sam Martin discussing how the building of his backyard writing space sparked his interest in “manspaces” nationwide. I’m uncertain as to how the term “manspace” applies, as my experiences have shown the need for personal space is independent of gender. Nonetheless, I found the [...]

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Screenwriting Fuel?

March 3, 2010

If you’ve seen Kung Fu Panda you know that the key to the "secret ingredient" is just to believe there’s a secret ingredient.  So if you’re going to have your morning cup of java or tea, why not transform it into "screenwriting fuel" with this cup from Zazzle.com.  Let it be a constant reminder of [...]

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Ergohuman Ergonomic Chair

February 27, 2010

The Ergohuman is considered by many ergonomic chair experts to offer the biggest bang-for-the-buck in terms of ergonomic benefits. This chair competes directly with the Aeron by Herman Miller. Although one of the key features of the Ergohuman is the lower lumbar support, its “executive style” also fulfills my sole complaint of the Aeron which [...]

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