"Slaves of the Internet, Unite!" is the kind of headline that is guaranteed to get you attention on the Internet. And so, my little corner of it was ablaze yesterday with its central question: Is it ...

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There are plenty of e-readers and e-notebooks with all the bells and whistles. Some have Google Android and full access to the Play Store, while others have social media integration and online ...

The Freewrite Traveler is an e-ink typewriter that allows distraction-free writing, making it an ideal tool for professional writers and hobbyists. Don't get us wrong — we love our iPads, MacBook Pros ...

If you have an external keyboard for your iPad, you already have most of what you need for a solid distraction-free writing experience. The iPad’s windowless interface offers few background bobbles to ...

Writing is a tough gig. There's just no way around that. Whether you want to write in print for a magazine, or for your favorite website, there's a lot of time and work to be done before you get there ...

If you want to write for a living, you should write for free. Hell, if you already do write for a living, you should write for free. And that free writing should be some of your best work. Unless ...

Imagine sitting down to write, staring at a blank page, and feeling the weight of creativity pressing down on you. We’ve all been there, right? Whether you’re a seasoned author or just starting out, ...

“On Writing” columnist Jim Hale is offering a “Writing for the Workplace” workshop at the end of September, free of charge to Alaska state employees. The class will be held at Centennial Hall in the ...