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Great Scrivener Deal for NaNoWriMo Participants

Posted by on Oct 30, 2009 in writing tools | 0 comments

Tweet I’ve written in the past how great Scrivener is to write a book. I was looking through at the tweets from #dcnano when I saw that Scrivener is offering a great deal. Usually, if you want to check out the application, you get a 30-day free trial. However, for National Novel Writing Month, Scrivener is giving you from now til December 7th to test out the application. It gives you a chance to use it for the entire month of...

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Scrivener Is the Best Tool to Help You Write a Book

Posted by on Aug 7, 2009 in writing tools | 5 comments

Tweet I decided that it’s time to start writing a book. I’ve had so many ideas for years, but I never had the guts to write anything. This week everything changed. I was thinking of the best word processor to aid me on this venture, and I decided to have Scrivener coming along for the ride. Scrivener is a Mac-only application that is tailored towards Writers. It combines a robust word processor with a smart project management...

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Freelancers: Use Google Voice as a Virtual Assistant

Posted by on Aug 5, 2009 in writing tools | 4 comments

Tweet Google Voice Prank Calls, originally uploaded by rustybrick. Google Voice can be a free, non-issue Virtual Assistant.  It’s a great tool that freelancers can include as part of their business.  After reading “The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich,” I decided to inquire about getting an actual assistant.  When I saw the prices, I didn’t hire one.  For someone who was...

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