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NaNoWriMo To Go

I’m taking a stab at NaNoWriMo this year. Writing a novel in a month certainly sounds like a challenging task, especially as I’m perpetually busy. One of the most common pieces of advice I’ve read is to take every possible moment … Continue reading

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Blogging from the iPad

A few things have changed since I last covered blogging from the iPad. Both the BlogPress and WordPress apps have received multiple updates. There is also a new app called Blogsy, which has some interesting media integrations. The three apps … Continue reading

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Kindle Fire: What Amazon Got Right

Amazon’s recent launch of the Kindle Fire, priced at $199, and the entry of the low-end Kindle at $79 is a very interesting strategy. When Apple launched the iPad in 2010, it built upon the architecture and infrastructure of the … Continue reading

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Thirty Percent

As Apple has recently started selling subscription services to applications on their iOS App Store recently, renewed discussion of their business practices has hit the internet. With the rejection of Sony’s bookstore application, word is that Apple is demanding that … Continue reading

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Canadian Newspapers on the iPad

With the media writing course I’m taking this semester, I’ve been reading more newspapers, instead of just relying on Google News to present me with stories of interest. When I realized that a number of newspapers have iPad apps, I … Continue reading

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Writing with the iPad

The iPad can be one of the most frustrating devices to write with. It also has the potential to be one of the best, under certain circumstances. I’ve had the device for a few months, and in this time, it … Continue reading

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Blogging software on the iPad

I was actually very surprised by the lack of good blogging software for the iPad. The WordPress app isn’t all that friendly, especially if you’re trying to use it offline. Without a network connection, it pops up six or seven … Continue reading

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