by Shaney Lee | Jan 21, 2014 | Blog Posts, Reviews, Technology
You would think that, working at a company called “Author Media,” all of the employees would be digital book fanatics, carrying around our Kindles all the time, everywhere. But that’s not the case. I, for one, have had a hard time being won over by...
by Shaney Lee | Jul 2, 2013 | Blog Posts, News, Reviews, Technology
Yesterday, Google Reader breathed its last breath. Many of us at Author Media used Google Reader for years in order to keep up with all of our favorite blogs. We know many of you did so as well. With that knowledge, we felt it was only fitting to honor Google Reader...
by Caitlin Muir | May 16, 2013 | Blog Posts, How To, Platform Building Tips, Reviews, Social Media Tips, Technology, Twitter
FollowerWonk is a wonderful little tool released by the brilliant minds at SEOMoz that will help you connect with the right people on Twitter. Rand Fishkin did a great presentation on FollowerWonk for SEOs. I highly recommend watching it, even if your eyes glaze over...
by Caitlin Muir | Apr 18, 2013 | Blog Posts, Blogging Tips, News, Technology, Website Tips
You need to change your WordPress login information. Now. The world is a scary place. It’s important to remember that not all the mayhem is physical. Right now, there are hackers trying to get your information from your website. There were more than 1 million...
by Caitlin Muir | Dec 11, 2012 | Blog Posts, Blogging Tips, News, Reviews, Technology, Website Tips
WordPress has just launched version 3.5 of their website content management system. It’s exciting times for developers and writers alike. They call the update the “Elvin” update; it has nothing to do with The Hobbit or Santa but everything to do with...
by Adam Langley | Jul 13, 2012 | Blog Posts, Blogging Tips, Platform Building Tips, Productivity, Reviews, Technology
You never know when some idea or piece of information for your book will come to you. So like a diligent Girl or Boy Scout, a writer needs to always “BE PREPARED!” And if a writer is like a Scout, Evernote is your Swiss Army Knife –an invaluable tool you’ll find is...
by Caitlin Muir | Mar 20, 2012 | Blog Posts, News, Platform Building Tips, Reviews, Social Media Tips, Technology
For thousands of years, reading has been a solo activity. With the advent of the e-reader, the game has been rapidly changing. Remember our 2012 publishing predictions? They are starting to come true. “I think ‘social reading’ is still a huge...
by Katie Hornell | Mar 14, 2012 | Blog Posts, News, Productivity, Reviews, Technology
“The iPad is so ubiquitous, and so entwined in mainstream culture already, that it is hard to imagine a time without it.” – Tony Bradley, PC World Last week Apple presented a keynote on the soon to be released New iPad. For those of you writers who haven’t seen it or...
by Caitlin Muir | Jan 20, 2012 | Blog Posts, Platform Building Tips, Reviews, Technology, Writing Tips
When Apple introduced the iBooks app on January 19, 2012, the world took notice. Hailed as a way to revitalize the publishing world, thousands of people eagerly downloaded the app. Apple made it easier than ever for would-be writers to become authors…or did it?...
by Caitlin Muir | Jan 6, 2012 | Blog Posts, Platform Building Tips, Technology, Website Tips
We’re launching something new at Author Media. Every month, we will be doing one free website review on our blog. If you are interested in having your website featured, leave us a comment or contact us. Today we’re reviewing Kathy Pooler’s website....
by Caitlin Muir | Dec 16, 2011 | Blog Posts, Technology
I almost didn’t get the chance to review the Kindle Fire . When my boss handed me the sleek black e-reader with the directive to play with the device and review it for Author Tech Tips, I was excited. The first thing I did when I got to my house that night was...
by Caitlin Muir | Dec 16, 2011 | Blog Posts, Technology
Christmas is almost here. Which means it’s time to buy a present for the author in your life. Especially if that author is you. Some of the hottest gifts this year are tablets. They are ultra mobile and relatively light on the wallet. For a long time, Apple has...
by Thomas Umstattd | Apr 17, 2010 | Blog Posts, Technology
Chances are you’ve heard people talking about Apple’s iPad. Will it change everything for authors? Is it our doom or salvation? You may want to check out some of the other great reviews of the various iPad features. What the pundits are saying about...
