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YouTube - Sigil 0.2.0β1
SIgil is still in very early development, but it promises to become a very important free, cross-platform software for writers seeking to publish e-books. This software will allow writers to create e-books in ePad format, which along with PDF is the major open e-book format. This YouTube video captures Sigil at work. There's no audio -- and it is best watched in high definition, in which you can actually read everything on screen. I'm sharing it now so that writers will receive early word about this excCollected in VIDEO FOR WRITERS Mar 28, 2010 -
Overview | Text 2.0
Here's a rather revolutionary idea about the potential of actual interaction between a book and a reader. Is thing really possible? Will there be any real use for it?Collected in VIDEO FOR WRITERS Mar 26, 2010 -
YouTube - Nozbe and Evernote work together to help you get things done!
Getting things done -- yep, that favorite system for people who want to accomplish more, without stree -- has just gotten a bit easier. This video shares steps to bring together two very popular computer apps.Collected in VIDEO FOR WRITERS Mar 21, 2010 -
The Future of Publishing-On Video - CNBC
This is clever. Originally shown at the Corling Kindersley Books sales coference, it was picked up by CNBC. But you have to be patient to see just what's the message. Watch it through.Collected in VIDEO FOR WRITERS Mar 17, 2010 -
YouTube - Threadbox Preview Demo
Still in development as of 15 March 2010, this new collaboration facility allows a person to invite others into a discussion -- and all replies will be gathered into one central place for all to see. I can see this software becoming very useful to writers that need to collaborate with others on a project -- especially free lance writers. The software is currently is "invitation only" beta -- but if you contact me via email, I'll get you an invitation.Collected in VIDEO FOR WRITERS Mar 14, 2010 -
DocVerse: Real-Time Collaboration with Microsoft Office
DocVerse is a plug-in designed specifically to allow multiple users to work simultaneously on a Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint document. It unchains these Microsoft programs from individual desktops and puts documents in the cloud. The company was bought by Google on 5 March 2010. Watch for major developments as DocVerse builds a bridge between Microsoft Office and Google Apps.Collected in VIDEO FOR WRITERS Mar 7, 2010 -
Penguin's iPad-formatted books shown off, making waves -- Engadget
For a glimpse of what iPad-maximized books will look like, Penguin UK previews some of its upcoming releases tailored for the iPad. The interactivity is remarkable and will, I suspect, become the hallmark of iPad e-books. Engadget makes the comment that these are "non-books." Certainly, they are something quite different from the traditional book. This type of iPad book probably goes well beyond what most writers will require. However, the Vampire Community angle presented by Penguin for one of its upcCollected in VIDEO FOR WRITERS Mar 4, 2010 -
YouTube - Tabbles - training video - Part 1
Tabbles is a new software with an ingenious way to file your documents in more than one place. I can see this being useful to writers, especially free-lancers, journalists and such.Collected in VIDEO FOR WRITERS Feb 27, 2010 -
Stanza E-Book Readewr: Versatile and Free
Stanza is the top-rated e-book reader for the iPhone, upgraded to version 2.0 in December 2009. There are also desktop versions for Widows, Mac and Linux, making it quite versatile. This reader may be a primary player in the future of writers. For example, in Japan readers already download 1 million books a month.Collected in VIDEO FOR WRITERS Feb 13, 2010 -
MindMeister -- powerful online mind mapping
Not only does this video demonstrate MindMeister. It also gives a clear picture of what mind mapping is all about. A useful creative tool -- especially strong for collaborative brain-storming.Collected in VIDEO FOR WRITERS Feb 12, 2010 -
Zoho Invoice 2.0 Unwraps | CloudAve
Zoho Invoice 2.0 may be useful for freen-lance writers. Check it out.Collected in VIDEO FOR WRITERS Feb 11, 2010 -
Tales2Go -- streaming stories for kids
Brand new in February 2010, this iPhone app opens the door to a streaming audio service for kids. With proper set up, the stories can be played over a car's asudio system. Moreover, it appears that authors can explore this delivery system as a service partner.Collected in VIDEO FOR WRITERS Feb 10, 2010 -
Word Hustler: Remarkable Online Submission Manager
Submission of manuscripts to publishers is always a hassle. Not only does one have to track down potential publishers. One also must prepare the manuscript, print it out and mail it. And, most importantly, one should monitor submissions. This new service promises to do it all for you.Collected in VIDEO FOR WRITERS Feb 9, 2010 -
Showcase Sunday: How RescueTime Tracks Your Online Productivity
Here's a brand new demo video of RescueTime [early Feb 2010]. I reviewed this software months ago, but it has obviously added a lot of increasing new bells and whistles, especially its "rpdocutivity" analysis. It's usefulness for writers may have grown over the months.Collected in VIDEO FOR WRITERS Feb 8, 2010 -
YouTube - App Review: Wordpress 2.0 "Mobile Blogging"
I just wrote a post today for my blog about alternative blog editors, including iPhone apps. Here's a video demo by 14-yr-old kidguru, who's a really up-to-date kid.Collected in VIDEO FOR WRITERS Feb 8, 2010 -
YouTube - Great Web Homepages -Igoogle, Netvibes, 43 Marks
Do you waste a lot of time when you start up your browser, opening this site, that webmail page, facebook, and such. This video review covers the most popular web services that pull everything goether into one place. You can view it as a time saver -- or a time waster. But don't dismiss it out of hand. Here are some URLs for follow up: Great web Homepages to try out.... http://www.igoogle.com http://www.netvibes.com http://www.pageflakes.com http://www.zooloo.com http://www.43marks.com http://readitlatCollected in VIDEO FOR WRITERS Feb 8, 2010 -
Scribefire Tutorial: A great blogging tool for Wordpress | notes a small green godong
I often use ScribeFire myself as a post-to-blog program. It's convenent and easy to use. As a writer, you do blog, don't you? Check out this tool.Collected in VIDEO FOR WRITERS Feb 4, 2010 -
YouTube - How to Record Video Testimonials Using Skype
Yaro Starak gives insight into recoridng testimonials via Skype, using a Mac computer. This technique can be utilitzed by writers, either to promote a book or to build some interviews into one's website or blog.Collected in VIDEO FOR WRITERS Feb 3, 2010 -
YouTube - Record Calls in Skype
Here's another introduction to recording Skype interviews. Pirillo recommends Pamela because ofthe versatility of its 4 versions. Depending on your needs, it will record audio or video, work as a telephone answering machine and much more.Collected in VIDEO FOR WRITERS Feb 3, 2010 -
YouTube - How To Record Skype Calls Free
If you as a writer ever need to record interviews done over telephone, this free program willl be invaluable.Collected in VIDEO FOR WRITERS Feb 3, 2010
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phmx SIgil is still in very early development, but it promises to become a very important free, cross-platform software for writers seeking to publish e-books. This software will allow writers to create e-books in ePad format, which along with PDF is the major open e-book format. This YouTube video captures Sigil at work. There's no audio -- and it is best watched in high definition, in which you can actually read everything on screen. I'm sharing it now so that writers will receive early word about this exc
Mar 28, 2010