Protect your words: Backups and cloud computing

As an author, one of the biggest nightmares is losing your work.

Even if you have earlier drafts, you may have spent days honing this latest version.

Remember the following:

• Backup your computer regularly
  
• Set up regular virus checking to ensure you don’t corrupt your files
  
• Save your latest working version on a memory stick each time you do significant work
  
• I also email myself the latest working version as I have Gmail which is stored online, so I can never lose it.
  
• You can also use Google Docs to write and edit online although this needs an internet connection at all times.
  
• Cloud computing is also taking off where you can actually store your files online securely as if it was on your PC. Google’s G drive is just one version of this new technology.

Your book is precious, so look after it!

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