Monthly Archives: October 2011
First eBook Article
| October 25, 2011 | Posted by OS Wayfarer under eBooks, Writing |
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At the moment I am feverishly working on my first ebook article for the Kindle. It’s an article about our recent trip to Barcelona. The writing task is nearing an end and I have been testing the article layout on my Kindle. I have used Kate Harper’s “How to Publish and Sell Your Article on the Kindle: 12 Tips for Short Articles” (99 cents on Amazon) as a guide and it’s working well.
Kate Harper’s ebook has helped me use Word to prepare my article for the Kindle. More specifically I have been able to use a simple Table of Contents; insert pictures (with correct size and resolution); ensure no gaps appear in the text; insert page breaks; insert bulleted lists; use simple formatting such as italics, bold, and underline; and make font changes. Finally, I have been able to email the document to my free kindle email address to confirm the layout of the article. The article is about 7,500 words and this simple approach works well.
Kate Harper’s background as an adult educator is evident in the way material is presented. The instructions are easy to read and understand, and the graphics are clear. The topics include: articles, kindle formatting, covers, pricing, pictures, links, resource lists, the first 10%, Amazon store description, Author information, and ways to sell. At 99 cents this ebook is excellent value for money.
Nokia D3100 DSLR
| October 18, 2011 | Posted by OS Wayfarer under Tools |
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Recently I purchased a Nokia D3100 with Tamron 18-270 mm lens and Jobo photoGPS (geo-imaging). Before this camera I had a Canon PowerShot S2 IS which I wanted to upgrade. So I enrolled in the weekend courses at Harrisons to learn how to use the camera and decide on the upgrade. This course convinced me to buy an entry level DSLR.
I purchased the Nokia D3100 for three main reasons: (i) the camera was an entry level DSLR; (ii) the camera has a guide feature to help beginners like myself; and the clincher (iii) the camera had the facility to take a GPS unit. John Harrison (owner, instructor) recommended the Tamron lens. I wanted a GPS feature so I knew where each photo was taken. Previously, I have looked back over photos taken several years ago and struggled to remember exactly where they were taken. This is especially the case with countryside and canal photos.
On our recent holiday to Barcelona, London, Scotland, Cotswold and narrowboating on the Trent and Mersey canal, my new photography equipment worked really well. I must practice around home so I can move the controls off automatic next time! I found the Jobo GPS unit very easy to use. The battery unit in the Nokia seems to last a very long time – most impressed.
So far I am very happy with the purchase and I am looking forward to learning more about the equipment.
