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Home > Writing Tools > Writers Workbench
The Writers Workbench

Robert J. Elisberg’s column offers guidance to writers trying to make sense of our bewildering technology-based universe.

This is a column that understands when people ask “How do I do this” what they actually mean is “Please tell me exactly what keys on my keyboard to hit.” This is a column written for people who work and live in a profession that is technology-based, yet they themselves aren't.

November '09 -- It’s An iPod World
October '09 -- Back in a Flash
September '09 -- More Power to the People
August '09 -- Backup Made Easy. Yes, Even For You
July '09 -- Remote Possibilities
June '09 -- Found in Translation
May '09 -- It Turns Out There’s Life Before DVD
April '09 -- Spy vs. Spy
March '09 -- In Computer World, It’s Always Flu Season
January '09 -- CES 2009: Ohm for the Holidays
December '08 -- The Digital Pen is Mightier Than the Digital Sword
November '08 -- Say “Cheese,” Digitally
October '08 -- Great to be Back
September '08 -- Expanding Your Life (The iPod Way)
August '08 -- Sound Advice
July '08 -- I Spy
June '08 -- Power to the People

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