Category Archives: Technology Fun

The 7 Essential Questions of Plot — Do You Ask Them?

Posted on June 11, 2013 by

Welcome to Techie Tuesday here at More Cowbell! This is the day each week when I unleash my inner geek and we talk about some groovy piece of technology or a technical point of writing. Today I’m going to share … Continue reading →

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A ‘Pimp or Promote’ Friday + A Celebration of Online Friends

Posted on May 31, 2013 by

Anyone who says “online friendships aren’t real or true or strong” is obviously not making the right kind of friends. Quite simply: I adore my online friends.They are some of the best people I’ve ever met, even when I don’t get … Continue reading →

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Writing Inspiration Both Old and New

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

The Vicious Texas Flu, as we’re calling it in my house, has turned everything loose but my voice. I still sound like an adult film star. I’m totally not kidding. All weekend, I had people standing kinda close giving me … Continue reading →

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Q is The Quest for Story: What is it REALLY?

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

Today’s A-Z Challenge post is perfect for Thoughty Thursday, but we’re doing it one day later cuz we were having too much fun with our Panty Politics yesterday. I’ve had a sick toddler at home for two days now, but … Continue reading →

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L is for Learning: The Best Writing Teacher I Know + a Milestone

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

Most of you here at More Cowbell know that I teach computer classes in my day job. I am a huge fan of learning and growing your understanding of any topic. Last weekend, I posted some Freaking Great Writing Advice … Continue reading →

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H is for “Help Me Computer, For I Have Sinned”

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

The above sentence is usually followed by: “It’s been 14 months since my last backup…” Oh sure, we knooooow we’re supposed to back up our stuff. We plan to back up our files. We think about backing up our files. … Continue reading →

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F is for Freaking Great Writing Advice

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

Film Director Mark W. Travis puts out a Directing Thought of the Day on his Facebook page that I just love. On March 14th, he used this graphic and said the following: When we’re in trouble with a scene or … Continue reading →

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17 Links I Loved To Pieces

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

I don’t know if it’s a burst of creativity from the arrival of Spring or what, but the blogosphere is on fire this month! I’ve seen all kinds of magic. So, of course, I had to share it with y’all … Continue reading →

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5 Internet Security Tips to Help You (and Your Data) Stay Safe

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

In today’s Technology Age, where hacking is child’s play and information is forever, is it even worth it to try to safeguard your privacy? I say YES. There are steps you can take and practices you can employ to keep you … Continue reading →

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Facebook Tricks for Better Engagement by Lisa Hall-Wilson

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

Lisa Hall-Wilson, the Queen Mum of Facebook, is back with some nifty tricks and a free giveaway! I’ve sat in on her Using Facebook to Build Author Platform (where she rocked my world) and I have a feeling y’all are going to … Continue reading →

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