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Three Things You Need For a Document Approval Process

Posted by on Jul 12, 2011 in writing tools | 0 comments

Three Things You Need For a Document Approval Process

Tweet Processes are a necessary evil, especially in business. There are a few reasons why: 1. Reduces recover time – For instance, if someone were to leave tomorrow, you can quickly get his/her replacement up to speed 2. It eliminates mistakes – Everyone is following the same process, so the number of errors that can occur decreases 3. There is accountability – You can always figure out who did what and when. You won’t get any of...

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Quick Tip: Three Ways to Not Lose Your Work When Windows Live Writer Crashes

Posted by on Jun 15, 2011 in tips, writing tools | 0 comments

Quick Tip: Three Ways to Not Lose Your Work When Windows Live Writer Crashes

Tweet I wrote a long post about my love for proposal writing, and Windows Live Writer stopped working.  In a matter of seconds, all my work was gone. I love Windows Live Writer.  It is one of the best blogging writing software that you can install, and it sucks that they don’t have it for Mac.  I’ve tried several replacements, and none of them compared. But, not everything in this world can be perfect.  The only...

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24 Apps to Aid Your Writing

Posted by on May 23, 2011 in proposal writing, technical writing, tips, writing tools | 2 comments

24 Apps to Aid Your Writing

Tweet Writers need to be on top of things, so that they never miss a deadline and their writing is well researched and written. Here is a list of 24 apps that can aid writers with their writing: Source: etsy.com via Lily on Pinterest   Keep Track of Research Material Evernote There are tons of blog posts on how Evernote can aid you in everything, from business to personal. I love that it syncs to all my systems, regardless if...

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The Five Best WordPress Infographics Out There

Posted by on Apr 21, 2011 in blogging, writing tools | 0 comments

The Five Best WordPress Infographics Out There

Tweet I love WordPress. It is what I use to power all of my sites. Here are my five favorite WordPress infographics. I also added a bonus infographic about bloggers for your enjoyment. The Power of WordPress The Power of WordPress by Tech King The Ultimate WordPress Cheat Sheet Ultimate WordPress Cheatsheat by Tech King The Prolific WordPress The Jazzy Rising of WordPress Infographic: Jazzy WordPress by Infographiclabs The Differences...

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2 Tools to Help You Get Organized You Might Not Have Heard About

Posted by on Feb 28, 2011 in tips, writing tools | 0 comments

2 Tools to Help You Get Organized You Might Not Have Heard About

Tweet When you are a freelance writer, you need to be on top of your game. You are not working for a project manager who will come up with a project plan and schedule, and keep reminding you of your deadlines. It is especially essential when you are working on proposals because it can screw up your client’s chances of winning contracts or grants that will aid them in their efforts.  Alongside being the Writer, you are also the...

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Five WordPress Plugins That Every Writer Should Have

Posted by on Sep 13, 2010 in writing tools | 5 comments

Tweet                   If you haven’t noticed, WordPress is my blogging platform of choice. I would even say that it’s more of a content management system for me. It’s a great platform for Writers cause it’s easy to setup, has tons of support, and you are able to tailor it with ease. There are tons of WordPress plugins that allow you to further modify your blog (or web...

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