Becoming A Writer Seriously: A Serious Resource for Writers
November 27th 2007 21:51
A Seriously Resourceful Site
Becoming a Writer Seriously is a blog written by Tom Colvin that's loaded with authoritative and helpful info, advice, and resources for writers. This is one blog you'll definitely want to bookmark for quick, easy access whenever you're in need of anything writing related or are simply curious to find out what the latest bit of writing wisdom from the authoritative T. Colvin camp happens to be.
At Becoming A Writer Seriously, you'll find info and advice about writing, blogging, document formatting (and de-formatting), HTML coding, website design, and technology as it relates to writing, publishing, and general productivity. You'll also find links to many, many other resources that can help you in so many different areas of writing/blogging/publishing that you'll soon begin thinking of this site as your one-stop source for anything writing-related.
Google Reader Shared Links: An Added Dimension
One section I found particularly fascinating was Colvin's Google Reader Shared Links, which provides articles on helpful sites, online tools, and products, and offers advice and instruction on a variety of topics that can make your writing life easier.
As alluded to in the previous paragraph, one tip (and link) Colvin shared, via his Google Reader Shared Links, explained how to easily remove the formatting from text when copying and pasting it into MS-Word, to avoid having to reformat it after pasting to make it fit into the document into which it's being inserted. While many may already know this technique, I'd venture to say that just as many probably don't. (I didn't.) It's practical tips such as this one that can really save a writer a great deal of time and trouble, making for a more productive writing session.
While I haven't tried this yet, I'm wondering whether this technique might not also work when copying and pasting info into G-mail. G-mail is notorious for doing very strange things with fonts when items--including entire articles--are copied and pasted into e-mails. So, this is one I definitely plan to experiment with!
Do yourself a huge favor and check out Becoming A Writer Seriously. You'll be very glad you did.
Seriously.
Till next time,
Jeanne
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Comment by tlcorbin-raginravensview
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Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
Guess I could have linked back to the original article, since I couldn't link directly to the RSS article but only to Corbin's Google Reader Shared Links page. Decided not to do that, though, because I was, after all, directing you to Corbin's site. (If you'd like it, however, here's the link to the original article: Steve Bass's Tips & Tweaks: A Handy Copy and Paste Tip.)
Thanks for the visit!
Jeanne
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Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
Glad to help! I have the feeling you'll be able to find out much of what you need to know at this site!
Take care!
Jeanne
Comment by Tom Colvin
I've also enjoyed roaming around the environment you are working in with your own blog, which I'd never come across before. It's an intriguing corner of the blogging world.
Tom
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
No problem! I thoroughly enjoyed visiting and exploring all the offerings you have at Becoming a Writer Seriously--not to mention writing about them!
Not too many people know about Orble, which is an Australian blogging community and hosting site. (I'm actually located in the US, though.) I, too, always find it very interesting to explore fascinating new corners of the blogosphere!
Thanks so much for dropping by to check out my post!
Jeanne
Comment by Tom Colvin
My post, incidentally, probably will not show up on my blog for another 12 hours or so.
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
How exciting to hear about your upcoming post about my review, my blog, and Orble! Thanks so much for taking the time to write it! I look forward to reading what you had to say. As per your request, I'd be more than happy to offer a little insight into my experience blogging at Orble.
Thanks, too, for your kind congratulations on my top Orble Karma ranking. It takes a little while to get there, since everyone starts out with a Karma of 1 when they join, so it's certainly a good feeling to reach the top rating!
Will watch for your post!
Thanks again!
Jeanne