Archive for October, 2007

The Best $50 I Ever Spent

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

I have a tough computer. That’s an understatement, considering what the bugger has been through in its short life—water spillage (a whole bottle), falling from a moving vehicle (twice), and a constant barrage of key-pulling, food particles, and random punches of frustration.
It’s loyal. It’s trusty. Which is why I never quite felt the need to […]

Best Jobs for Writers

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

Here’s an interesting question. If you’re a writer but need to take up a full-time job to make money, what kind of job would be the most beneficial for your writing career?
My top 5 picks:
1. Librarian (Access to books and research material, free time to write.)
2. Psychologist (In-depth understanding of the human […]

The Internet Review of Books

Monday, October 29th, 2007

As writers and book lovers, you’ve probably noticed the disappearance of newspaper book sections and book reviews. To fill the void, some of my friends have created The Internet Review of Books (http://www.internetreviewofbooks.com). I hope you will support them.
From the press release:
When The Internet Review of Books (IRB) made its debut this […]