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April 30, 2009
MiG Writer Posts
Members of my writers’ critique group, MiG Writers, have been posting some great pieces in our blog. I’ve been negligent in posting lately, but I’m going to try posting something later today. Anyway, here are some recent posts:
Running In The Dark by Christina: When writing feels like running in the dark.
On Coconut Milk by Kate: Why writing sometimes feels like brain surgery.
Confessions Of An Outline Obsessee by Christina: C’mon, ‘fess up. Are you obsessed with outlines, too?
April 29, 2009
Children’s Writer Critique Circle tonight on Second Life
Inkygirl Haven For Children’s Writers & Illustrators will be hosting a critique circle for children’s writers at 8 pm EST tonight (5 pm SLT), moderated by author Kristen Darbyshire. Get your writing critiqued in a supportive atmosphere! Max 5 pages per participant.
If you’re new to Second Life, I strongly recommend that you show up earlier to familiarize yourself with the interface. You can find tutorials and tips for newcomers on the Second Life Support page.
Location of critique circle:
Inkygirl
Jonathan Rundman’s Librarian song
A Wednesday morning song for all you bibliophiles out there…
April 28, 2009
(More) Apple Tablet rumours, Amazon acquires Stanza
This time Arstechnica has an article speculating about a media pad that is supposedly smaller than Amazon’s Kindle, but with a larger touchscreen.
Meanwhile, publishers are scrambling to deliver new systems that put text in formats more suitable for the iPhone (see Publishers Seize on iPhone as Great White Digital Hope for Print) and Amazon has acquired iPhone ebook reader app, Stanza.
Comic: Just Trying To Help
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April 27, 2009
Lusting after an Apple tablet
Yes, I know the mysterious, tantalizing photo (posted on Twitpic) above is probably a fake, but I can’t help but hope that it’s real. I sooooooooooo want Apple to come out with a tablet.
This article seems to indicate that perhaps the crazy rumours aren’t so crazy after all.
(Fingers crossed veryvery hard)
April 23, 2009
Re-posting Inkygirl comics
Thanks so much to everyone who has been spreading the word about Inkygirl.com and my comics for writers. I’ve been getting more and more inquiries about my comics, especially from people wanting to use them in blogs, presentations, newsletters, websites, and in classrooms.
Up to now, I’ve asked people to always notify me when they’re using a comic, and I had a long list of rules and circumstances for free use that probably confused more than helped.
I’ve decided that it will simplify things if I
How E-Books Will Change The Way We Read and Write
The Wall Street Journal’s Steven Johnson has an interesting article in yesterday’s issue: How The E-Book Will Change The Way We Read and Write.
“…2009 may well prove to be the most significant year in the evolution of the book since Gutenberg hammered out his original Bible.”
