Comments on: Revising the Back-Up Plan

By: Nikki

Nikki — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:07:00 +0000

I’ve gone remote before. When I think I might have to work from a remote location, I pack headphones and the mp3 player. Plus, I bring along an ethernet cable in case the wireless connection isn’t so great. The flash drive is a necessity too. Plus, I found a great tool for storing web pages and text from sites offline… It’s come in very handy already.

Lastly, look around your library and ask if they have private rooms. Some do and they are well worth asking about. When I worked from the library once I scoped the place till I found one. All they needed was my library card. Sometimes you only get an hour in the room but if no one else is on the list, you get it as long as you want!

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:12:00 +0000

I have a laptop that’s come in handy on a few ocassions. But the hinges have some how popped off (don’t ask…). So until I get it fixed, I’ve been doing a lot of what Devon mentioned – doing it old-school, long-hand style when I am forced to be out and about. Still, I prefer typing it all out on my laptop.

Lori, I have had the same problems trying to get connected at different locations. And there never seems to be anyone around who knows what to do about it.

By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:45:00 +0000

I still don't own a laptop, believe it or not, I keep borrowing them.

I work remotely A LOT. I have a writing bag that's kept packed most of the time, and I pull projects that are in process out as I need them at home, then put them back in.

I live by my flash drive.

I'm always ready to switch to longhand.

Because libraries are so noisy, I'll often go to the woods or on the beach (if it's not too crowded).

I've written on trains, planes, in dressing rooms, pretty much anywhere.

I try to make sure I have information I need before I go to the remote location, so I don't have to rely on wonky internet service.