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How to be a mobile writer: Editor's Notes #289 June 12, 2019 |
| Hello, tell me my destination. —Walt Whitman In this issue: 1. How be a mobile writer 2. Tickled my funny bone 3. Interesting Web site 4. Writing prompt 1. How be a mobile writer You may never plan to be a mobile writer, but sometimes life happens and you suddenly find that you do need know how to be a mobile writer. A mobile writer is one who works in more than one place, perhaps even while moving from one place to another. Some find themselves mobile because of travel, some because of illness, some because of other disruptions to the usual rhythm of life. With a little forethought, you can ensure that if life throws you a curveball, you can carry on writing no matter where you are. If you use The Cloud, you can have documents available on multiple devices. If you have a laptop or tablet, you can carry it with you. Be aware that you may run into problems of connectivity when you cross from one jurisdiction to another. If you have time to check ahead, do so. If you work only with hard copy, it will pay to keep your work space as tidy as possible so you can grab what you need at a moment’s notice. If you use a bulletin board full of bits of information and inspiration, take a photo of it before you leave home and have it enlarged when you arrive at your alternate destination. It’s a good idea to keep contact information related to each writing project with that project whether that’s digital or hard copy. You will save a great deal of time tracking these down when you are far from home. If you use a hard copy calendar, take it with you, or copy important dates. It is also a good idea to keep important dates related to each project with that project so when you grab your bag to go, you will have the relevant date with you. There may be people who need to know that your location will change, but you can usually work on your writing successfully without telling others exactly where you are. You have no idea where I am, and it doesn’t really matter. On the other hand, if I had a face-to-face interview scheduled, the interviewee would have to know about the need to make new arrangements. In our increasingly mobile world, more of us will become mobile writers. What would you have to do to be a successful writer on the move? =========== 2.Tickled my funny bone ADULT: A person who has stopped growing at both ends and is now growing in the middle. =========== 3. Interesting Web site Some writers travel in order to write about their travels. If this appeals to you, click the link below. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/travel-tips-and-articles/five-expert-tips-for-getting-started-in-travel-writing/40625c8c-8a11-5710-a052-1479d277a4ab/ =========== 4. Writing prompt Write an article about your town or area or a special local event. If you aren’t already a travel writer, this could be your first travel article. =========== Join Writer's Helper Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WritersHelperEditor Follow me on Twitter @AudreytheEditor Link on LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/audreyowen (Email me first so I know how you know me.) =========== If you know a writer who would appreciate receiving Editor's Notes, forward this issue. If someone has passed this on to you, you can get your own free subscription by signing up at https://www.writershelper.com/newsletter.html |
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