Category Archives: writing

Tips, tricks, resources, ideas and my thoughts on the craft of writing online and in traditional publishing platforms and media as well as web-based options, paying particular attention to blogging.

I’ll include my choice plugins, widgets, news, resources, tips and tricks for WordPress. I’ll pay special attention to using this particular open source content management and blogging platform to build effective business sites and blogs for real estate agents, Realtors, brokers and those related to the real estate industry.

So, I’m writing but not blogging

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Angela Allen

The last couple of months have been extremely busy. Business is a bit slower than usual and I’ve picked up work with the Census on the side. Sooooo… When I’m not working on client stuff, and I’m not cooking meals … Continue reading →

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Writer’s corner: Working with words on a Mac

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Angela Allen

I’ve been looking for the perfect word processor for the Mac for quite some time. When I first broke free of MS Word, I was loving the open-source community and I was all about OpenOffice. Then, when I made the … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Apps: Writers Toolbox on the iPhone!

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Angela Allen

iTalk Recorder – by Griffin Technology A mobile writer’s best friend. I’ve fleshed out plot sequences, brainstormed settings and traced historical information for my characters using this app while driving down the road. Maybe not recommended, but alot better than … Continue reading →

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Success! (NaBlPoMo) Failure! (NaNoWriMo)

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Angela Allen

Today is the end of November 2008. I have managed (with this post) to log a blog every single day of the month, as I committed with my participation in NaBlPoMo. Even when I was under the weather for several … Continue reading →

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Web conversations: Writing with passion online

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Angela Allen

A friend contacted me last night with a quandary… He wanted to learn to write with a bit more passion. He felt his style was more journalistic than persuasive. He asked if I had any pointers. So, at midnight, during … Continue reading →

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