by Shaney Lee | Jan 21, 2014 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
