Will the Apple iPad Be a Dream Machine For Writers?

As I write this, Apple has announced that they are taking orders for the iPad. It’s a wonderful device that allows people to surf the net, listen to music, read books and a variety of other things with maximum portability. The iPad is smaller than a laptop — even smaller than a net book — and yet is a powerful and flexible device. It will likely sell in the millions.

The iPad has a lot of potential for writers because it is small enough to carry a purse or a big coat pocket, so they can do research, read books, and even use the device as a word processor in almost any setting. There are several models that come with built-in Internet connections, so it is a truly flexible device. Writers will love that kind of versatility the iPad offers — not only as they create books and articles, but as they see a wider market consuming them.

The iPad is set to make a product like Amazon’s Kindle e-book reader obsolete. The iPad has a bigger screen, and color, so the merits of the relatively high priced Kindle will fade rather rapidly.
But there are those who say that the iPad itself will be obsolete even before it is released. Sadly, it’s true. People may rush to buy the iPad, but they will be buying a machine that is severely crippled in several important ways. Writers will want to think twice before they buy one.
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When Sound bites go Wild

When Sound bites go Wild

Many of you have heard about John Mayer using the N word in a major interview with playboy. I am a fan of Mayer’s and have tickets to his concert in Philadelphia.  You can imagine my chagrin at this. What was he doing? What was he thinking? Someone told him he needed to be edgy and controversial to be a good Playboy Magazine Interview, but they didn’t tell HOW to. So he threw out the only shock factor he could think of. Low brow humor and dishing on his ex girlfriends in ways that were not appreciated.

So the lesson here is Media Training is important. Details of the outlet you are working with are important. Keeping some integrity is important. He is getting a lot of fame however, people including me see him in a different light. Lucky for him, the tickets were purchased a while ago.

Guess Who is ON!

This week I am back in the studio for the first time since October! I’ll be interviewing the ladies from Sniffle Buddies and the Guys from Biddingbar.com I am celebrating 10 years on the “air” with my TV show. Officially, everything is seen by cable and not broadcast from a tower anymore so almost nothing is ON THE AIR anymore!

These two are very different business that came into being because of a real need seen in the market and two companies that really care about the people they serve. Whether you watch it on TV, online or on iTunes, be sure to check out this show!

To subscribe on iTunes, just go to iTunes and Search for Wright Place TV. It’s free and you will always have the new shows.
We are booking our February 2010 Shows!
Events: I hope you are joining me for live shows at the Leadership Summit in Ontario California. Lisa’s Events are always a great place for networking and learning! Read more

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