How to Create a Web Page Using WordPress You are going to laugh when you see how simple it is to create a basic blog on WordPress. I recommend starting with the free option—less to worry about at the start. Once you get rolling, decide on a real plan with hosting. So… Go to the …
Word Press is a platform for creating web pages. I’ll be honest from the start. I’m not an expert on the program. The few classes I’ve taken and books I’ve read have helped me understand the basics. The posts for this app will be for beginners just starting out with web pages. (Psst, …
I chose this app of all the Pomodoro timers because it had both a community and a planning element. The features include some great ways to improve your writing process. Using Your Time Wisely Writers are strapped for time. Most of us have another job, career, family stuff that competes with writing for …
Inspiration comes from many places. I’m part of a local writing group for romance writers. This past Saturday’s meeting was an eye-opener. Our speaker taught a workshop about overcoming writer’s block. She talked about the reasons for procrastination and other issues. Once again, she helped me over a stumbling block in my writing journey, but …
After downloading Focus To-Do, create a profile. This will allow cloud access for the app. The best apps sync with mobile, laptop, and desktop. You get the most out of a program when you can use it anytime, anywhere. Starting a project. Click on the Plus Sign to add a new project. Give it a …
Hi! I hope you’re finding some useful tips in my Apps for Writers Blog. I love writing it and interacting with everyone. We’ve had a great run so far. Your feedback has been wonderful. Thank you! No, I’m not ending it, just switching up a bit. FYI, technology is defeating me. (Not a good thing …
And now for my last book-focused site: BookBub. This site is similar to the Fussy Librarian. It has a subscription element for readers and a marketing aspect for writers. It’s a giant in the book newsletter subscription market. Readers, through a subscription to the newsletter, can get lists of discounted and free books …
Who hasn’t heard of Goodreads? It’s an extensive website and app for readers to log their reads, look at user-generated reviews, and find new books to read. But there’s so much more. Goodreads is huge. And as a writer, if you aren’t using it, let me give you a little push. What is Goodreads? The …
Book+Main is a self-proclaimed matchmaker for readers and romance authors. It’s actually a great marketing tool for romance authors. Their site is designed to bring readers and authors together on a separate URL, Book+Main Bites. Authors can post small excerpts from their novels (bites) with a picture. Readers can search the site based on categories …
The Fussy Librarian is a website that provides a newsletter to readers with customized lists of discount and free eBooks. For writers, the site is an email marketing service. There are other services such as BookBub, which is a huge one and merits its own post. I’ll be talking about BookBub at the end of …
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