I’m officially a geek. I have finally joined the iPad generation, adding an iPad mini to six other techy devices I use regularly for various purposes in my career and personal life. There is convenience in the iPad for certain things, such as social media, watching videos, making notes, web browsing and the like. When it comes to writing productivity, my laptop, or netbook is the device of choice. If anyone has suggestions on how the iPad...

Smart phones, e-readers and iPads have made it possible for us to carry an entire briefcase with us, as well as an entire library of reading material. Though this has made it more convenient to always be connected to the things we love and the things we need at the touch of a finger, I haven’t completely replaced the old pen and paper way. Our techie toys last as long as the battery, and then it’s time to shut it off and recharge....

There are many options for using technology to maximize writing, and it can be difficult to decide which ones are going to be the best for you. There are three pieces of technology that I’ve become pretty dependent upon for making my writing assignments easier to manage. The first is my digital recorder. Those I typically interview are individuals with extremely busy schedules, and to grab time on their calendar can be next to impossible....