I have been learning social media over the last several years, but have not been conscious if I was just being busy or was making real progress in building a base of influence or not. With the upcoming launch of
Introducing #INKITTIP writing tip of the week
InkIT Publishing is now publishing three times weekly: Sundays (Australia Sydney time) will feature reviews of writing processes and approaches, and writing tools, apps and technology Tuesdays (Australia Sydney time) will be used for guest posts, book reviews or general
I love writing, but it is hard work!
I have never been formally trained in writing, but learned to write as required for my job as a consultant. It was painful to learn how to write effectively as an adult and with no previous training or experience. I
Five social media mistakes you can easily avoid
I have been working on social media for about two years now and learning how to use it more effectively. I have also learned how easy it is to make mistakes and irritate, instead of endear, your intended audience. I
Book writing becomes more visual and interactive
Technology is changing the way we read, and therefore, the way we write. Previously, most books were physically printed and read cover-to-cover. Some books were organized as collections of articles or short stories and as an exception, a reader may
Stregthening your writing style
I have been thinking a lot recently about writing style and why it is important. With so many writers to choose from, why should people read me? How do I project a voice that is heard over others? I believe
Launch of InkIT Publishing blog and website
With great pleasure, we are launching the InkIT Publishing blog and website. This blog replaces Steve Shouts Out and From Blake’s Bookshelf. The blog focuses on: Writing Publishing Technology platforms and apps for writing and publishing Soft launch The InkIT
Love Learning with Lynda.com – Part 2
In Part 1 of this two-part post on Lynda.com, I raved about how useful Lynda.com was and how quickly I have come up to speed on a number of topics, especially the Adobe Creative Cloud product suite. This post focuses
Love Learning with Lynda.com – Part 1
I continue to become more self-sufficient as a writer and publisher. I also am embracing more cloud-based subscription services as part of my street team. I am now using Adobe Creative Cloud, Evernote, Dropbox, Chicago Manual of Style Online, and
Why I have two office work areas
Every writer has a place to call their own, where they get away to focus on writing without distraction. Many of us have two or three work places. And with continued improvements in technology, it is possible to create some