When I quit my job in 2007, I had no prospects whatsoever. I started flipping through the want ads on Craigslist and was completely overwhelmed with the thought of doing a new resume… so I started my own freelance writing business instead!… Get the scoop...
NerdWords Yearbook: My holiday gift to you
My dear readers,
People I meet during my presentations tell me that they treasure their copies of NerdWords, my weekly newsletter with tech tools and tips. Many say they save them for reference, which gave me a brilliant idea for a gift to you, my fellow nerds.… Get the scoop...
Canva: Drag-and-drop graphic creator
Update for 2017: Canva has had infographic templates for a couple of years, but they’ve been pretty static. Last month Canva announced charts and graphs that you can base on data! Plus, now you can save a presentation to make it look like a webpage, and you can embed your Canva images rather than downloading the graphic then uploading.… Get the scoop...
Case Study: PowerPoint, Issuu and Tagxedo
I’m so proud of Anne Lupkoski, the certification chair for the Central Canada Division of the International Association of Administrative Professionals. She asked for my recommendations to create an online booklet with testimonials. I advised that she use PowerPoint to create a PDF and upload it to Issuu, a site that turns your documents into online magazines.… Get the scoop...
Online Design and Poster Sites
I’m infatuated with drag-and-drop online and app tools that help you create posters and more without having the software.
For an instant poster, try the Phoster app (iOS), which lets you add your own pictures and text to their templates for printable and shareable posters for events, ads and more.… Get the scoop...
ToonDoo: Create a custom cartoon in minutes
Need a custom cartoon for your marketing? ToonDoo makes it easy — and free! They have hundreds of stock backgrounds, clipart and people, or you can create your own images. My masterpiece (above) took about 45 minutes. You can create online cartoons or buy a high-res version for marketing use.… Get the scoop...
Paper Rater: Free Online Grammar Checker, Proofreader and More
My experience as a copywriter revealed to me the secret insecurities that many people have about their writing. Incredibly intelligent people with excellent communication skills would cringe when they handed me a first draft of a piece they wanted me to shape.… Get the scoop...
PagePlus: An Alternative to Microsoft Publisher
An Ask Beth Z follower wrote in this morning with a quick question:
We are looking for a free program like Print Shop.
You know, the old program that would let you make cards, posters, fliers, etc…
Please Help! Thanks, Susan
Happy to help, Susan.… Get the scoop...
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