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Taming technology so you can get on with writing

    Today's Writer, in addition to an intimate knowledge of English, also wants to know; computers, social media, online promotion, blogs, writing software, just to name a few.

    We'll help you get comfortable using and understanding the technology to realize your writing dreams.

    For twenty years we've taken the fear out of technology. Remember there is no such thing as a dumb question.

Is your computer/laptop PC or Mac acting up?

Did you know you can write and edit on your tablet (iPad)?

Did you know you can write and edit on your Smarthphone?

Websites, blogs, social media, domains, hosting - Oh my!

Find out what Scrivener is and how it will improve your writing

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Looking for the perfect gift for the person that keeps even Santa guessing? How about a gift certificate? They can be emailed or snail mailed for your convenience.

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Scrivener is now available for iPad and iPhone

Scrivener 2 for Mac OS X (Regular Licence)

Scrivener 3 for Mac OS X (Education Licence)

Scrivener 2 for Windows (Regular License)

Scrivener for Windows (Education Licence)

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Looking for a hosting company? We've been with Lithium Hosting for years. They are a great company with super tech support, prices and services. Clicking on the link for a deal for both you and Diversity Computers.

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If you are concerned about nefarious people reading your emails and text messages, its time to look in to getting a VPN. Put simply, a VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is a group of computers (or discrete networks) networked together over a public network—namely, the Internet. Think of it as a 'tunnel' or the Internet inside the Internet

Nord VPN is super. It has a ton of features, like a kill switch (automatically shuts down/turns off any application/program you designate. Why do this, becasue if the program has access to the Internet and the VPN isn't connected you don't want the programs open and vulnerable), it is also useable on up to 5 devices, and is priced just right. Click here to get access a great deal for both you and Diversity Computers.

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Courses

Write Like A Spy

Scrivener

Basic Computers for Writers

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Do you have a charater that is computer savvy? This course will introduce you to today's technology

This course will cover:

What is ‘Rule 41?’

Using free wifi safely

Using browsers safely

What is a VPN?

What is encryption?

What is PGP?

Devices and Border Guards

Course taught as either online or one on one. Online learning, done at the student's own pace. Content may be presented in PDF, video or audio files. Q&A and support are always available.

Bonus

Graduates of this course qualify for reduced rates on one on one advanced training and technological support.

Learn all of the above for $20. Register here;

Want to learn what it is and how it will improve your writing? This class is for you!

Scrivener is a writing program, not a text editor, or a word processing program. It was developed to help writers, write. Imagine it like a large notebook that holds all of your work in progress. Notes, images, videos, MP3's, even webpages in one easily organzable file. Three options to view your work regular, outline and index cards on cork board. When you finish your book it can be formatted for Apple, Kindle and others. Learn all the secrets.

This basics course will cover:

Overview and Terminology

Getting started - creating a project/folder/file

Working with documents

moving

renaming

splitting

merging

grouping

importing

Color coding your documents - using and customizing the label and status fields

References to research material

creating notes

importing pictures

videos

mp3

pdf's

web sites

Creating backups and getting help

Compiling - brief overview

Courses are taught as either online or one on one. Online learning, done at the student's own pace. Content may be presented in PDF, video or audio files. Q&A and support are always available.

Bonus

Graduates of this course qualify for reduced rates on one on one advanced training and technological support.

Learn all of the above for $20. Register here;

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Computer Basics for Writers

In this course, you'll learn how to free yourself from the chains of technology. Your technical skills will no longer hold you back from your dreams of successful publication.

This course will cover:

Use your computer to:

edit faster

produce professional looking content

create your own marketing materials

and stay out of the slush pile

Get your literary works ready for an agent or publishing

format

submission guides

tracking your submissions

social media

what is it?

terminology

80/20 rule/marketing

tracking

websties/domains/hosting

what are they?

how to get them

SEO what it is and why you need it

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WordPress

doing a website yourself or hiring someone

Courses are taught as either online or one on one. Online learning, done at the student's own pace. Content may be presented in PDF, video or audio files. Q&A and support are always available.

Bonus

Graduates of this course qualify for reduced rates on in-home technological support and one on one advanced training from Diversity Computers.

Learn all of the above for $15. Register here;

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Information for writers, publishing, marketplace, trends, legal, etc.

Best non-fiction books to read December 26, 2016

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5 Steps to Writing a Bestseller December 26, 2016

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Becoming a Writer November 15, 2016

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Books Matter October 23, 2016

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Write Every Day October 22, 2016

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Publishing Hoax October 21, 2016

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Dumbledore to return? October 15, 2016

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Agatha Christie Postage Stamps October 11, 2016

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Ten Books to Read in October September 29, 2016

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Best Writing Advice September 3, 2016

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Barnes & Noble boss sacked August 17 2016

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The secret code to writing that bestseller August 15, 2016

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JK Rowlings More Popular than Shakespear August 11, 2016

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Barns and Noble to start carrying self-published books

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People and places assisting writers

Another Read Through

Another Read Through

3932 N Mississippi Ave in PDX

Mostly used bookshop for adults and kids. Genres include fiction, science fiction/fantasy, memoir, mystery, nonfiction, kids, young adult, poetry and more. Known for our local and LGBTQ sections. Local author reading book groups, writing classes/resources, special orders of new/used books, book loving and recommendation giving staff and more..

Mary Rosenblum,

Success means a professional book, publishing it right, and effective promotion. I'll help you with quality editing, the publishing process, and I'll help you design a promotional campaign that fits your book and your time. You don't have to do it all by yourself. I know what works today!.

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Need a manuscript editor?

Rachelle Ramirez is an experienced content and development editor of fiction and nonfiction. Her work is thorough, detailed, and reasonably priced. You've worked hard on your manuscript and now it's worth the best editor.

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In Need of a headshot?

Redhawk Photography understands interoverts and will capture images of the 'real' you. Studio or location shots available.

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