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Used with permission from Melinda Copp, who is one of the contributors to the TTPT for Writers:  www.TopTenProductivityTipsforWriters.com. 
Copyrighting your book is an important step in the process of becoming an author because it helps protect against people taking or using your work without permission. But how do you get a copyright? And when should you file for [...]

Tags: copyright, copyrighting, Melinda Copp, Writer's Sherpa, writing

 
I wanted to let you know about a thesaurus that I access everyday
www.MyFavoriteThesaurus.com
Because I’m an avid fan (and big promoter) of this tool, I asked if I
could get a code for you to use so you can try this out for a few weeks.
Here’s how to use this great online resource through 2/15/10:
Click on the [...]

We had another great call the other evening with folks who have been in the 30 Articles in Just 30 Days class (www.30ArticlesinJust30Days.com).  Gini is so great about taking notes…and here they are:

Notes from 30 Articles call Jan 2010
Lots of great ideas!!

Tags: 30 Articles, call notes, Gini Cunningham, writing, writing tips

If you want to write a “top ten” list to help people be more productive, just do the following:
Title your set of tips, e.g., “Top Ten Productivity Tips to Help You _________.”
Write an introduction. Your introduction can be one sentence or a full paragraph. It’s just a little introductory piece that prepares everyone for the [...]

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Who is the audience for each of these different series of tips?
It’s important for you to know this because that way, you can determine which series to write for, if you are wondering about that.
Top Ten Productivity Tips (the original series): Although this series is not one that I am actively recruiting for, if you [...]

Just today I got an email from Dragon Naturally Speaking that version 10 is 50% off (so it’s $49.99). This is the software that I told you about that recognizes your voice so you can talk and it types.
Just a thought – $50 (and free shipping) is a mighty good price. Here’s the link: http://www.nuance.com/givedragon/
I [...]

Tags: 30 Articles recommendation, Dragon Naturally Speaking, software, writing, writing tool

Notes from the call-in, November 16, 2009
If you missed the call on 11/16/09, Gini was taking notes as the call went along (while also leading the call) and I am posting them here.  Take a look and see how many ideas for writing you pick up (or are reminded of).  This is a great time [...]

Tags: 30 Articles in Just 30 Days, Gini Cunningham, writing, writing activities

Here are yet more indications that were sent in when I asked folks for their best pretending-to-write ’sign’:
32. You have Microsoft Word open and you’re fiddling with the styles to get one that’s “just right.”
33. You’re surfing the net-not aimlessly but for some really good examples of the kind of thing you’re trying to write.
34. You [...]

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Here are yet more indications that were sent in when I asked folks for their best ”pretending-to-write ’sign’:
 Your question and your examples made me laugh out loud! As you know I am in the process of writing my dissertation, so I have much experience with this. For me, the signs that I’m pretending to write include:
25. [...]

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Two more tools I find useful that are Mac-specific are
1. Scrivener – a writing/storyboarding software that allows you to organize writing projects, as well as notes and reference material in one “package” – for example, I have a “card” per chapter for a football story I’m writing for my nephew, with a Wiki page on [...]