http://www.aneclecticmind.com Web site and blog for Maria Langer, freelance writer, commercial helicopter pilot, and serious amateur photographer. Thu, 24 May 2012 23:31:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/05/24/the-49-kindle/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/05/24/the-49-kindle/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 23:26:46 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/?p=7698 This should be a freebie. My review of the 6" Kindle. Although I liked the packaging, I could burn a $50 bill and get more satisfaction for money spent. 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It's nothing to get all hot and bothered about. Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/04/05/apple-ibookstore-understanding-payment-requirements/feed/ 0 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/03/31/why-i-bought-a-new-ipad/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/03/31/why-i-bought-a-new-ipad/#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19:00:30 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/?p=7629 No, I really didn't need it. (Who does?) But I could justify it. Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/03/31/why-i-bought-a-new-ipad/feed/ 1 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/03/10/a-objective-comparison-of-ebook-distributors/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/03/10/a-objective-comparison-of-ebook-distributors/#comments Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:11:58 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/?p=7592 What I've noted so far. With about five months of sales and reseller experience, I thought it was about time to share my observations of three publishing platforms. Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/03/10/a-objective-comparison-of-ebook-distributors/feed/ 10 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/03/09/the-ibooks-author-gamble/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/03/09/the-ibooks-author-gamble/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:47:54 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/?p=7590 Taking a chance and not liking what I see so far. Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/03/09/the-ibooks-author-gamble/feed/ 52 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/23/is-ibooks-author-the-right-tool-for-publishing-your-ebook/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/23/is-ibooks-author-the-right-tool-for-publishing-your-ebook/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:52:14 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/?p=7571 Answer: It depends. iBooks Author includes tools for creating interactive elements that can change the meaning of the phrase reading experience. Reading isn't the important word anymore. Experience is. Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/23/is-ibooks-author-the-right-tool-for-publishing-your-ebook/feed/ 6 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/13/interesting-links-february-13-2012/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/13/interesting-links-february-13-2012/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:30:00 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/13/interesting-links-february-13-2012/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/13/interesting-links-february-13-2012/feed/ 0 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/09/on-unfair-reviews/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/09/on-unfair-reviews/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:27:18 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/?p=7560 They destroy morale and businesses. No one benefits from unfair reviews. Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/09/on-unfair-reviews/feed/ 2 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/07/interesting-links-february-7-2012/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/07/interesting-links-february-7-2012/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:30:00 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/07/interesting-links-february-7-2012/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/07/interesting-links-february-7-2012/feed/ 0 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/07/more-self-publishing-insight/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/07/more-self-publishing-insight/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:34:23 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/?p=7555 With project #3 done, I have a few more experiences to share. And I never stop learning. Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/07/more-self-publishing-insight/feed/ 5 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/01/29/about-style-guidesand-a-tip-for-writers/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/01/29/about-style-guidesand-a-tip-for-writers/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:14:19 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/?p=7542 A writer's cheat sheet -- and how I maintain mine. One of the challenges facing writers -- especially tech writers -- is maintaining consistency and proper usage of words and phrases that describe the things we write about. Style guides help. Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/01/29/about-style-guidesand-a-tip-for-writers/feed/ 10 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/01/27/my-experiences-so-far-as-a-self-publisher/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/01/27/my-experiences-so-far-as-a-self-publisher/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:57:19 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/?p=7537 Making it up as I go along. I'm in the middle of my third self-publishing project since October and, of the three projects, this is the most challenging. But what's more interesting, perhaps, is what I've experienced and learned along the way. Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/01/27/my-experiences-so-far-as-a-self-publisher/feed/ 4 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/01/23/ibooks-author-and-apples-evil-eula/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/01/23/ibooks-author-and-apples-evil-eula/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:49:12 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/?p=7530 My response to the negative commentary. I understand the points being raised, but I think the naysayers are missing the point and completely blowing things out of proportion. Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/01/23/ibooks-author-and-apples-evil-eula/feed/ 6