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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Oh yes,
I have to confess. I’ve lost my work more than once. Several years ago I used to loose data very often as I did not have proper back-ups in my computer. Now it’s not so bad.
I like your idea of emailing content to your gmail account. It is an easy, free way of backing up content.
Jorge Olson