We've posted before about the advantages of Authors Guild membership, but member Lois Harris has another example to add: free publicity. She explains, "In 2006, I joined because I needed a website and didn't have a clue about how to get or build one, and the Authors Guild had a Sitebuilder software program for members.... Continue Reading →
WordPress design workshop
This workshop by the Graphic Artists Guild might actually be helpful for writers, too. Creating Sites in WordPress: What Designers Should Know Presented by Bob DunnWed. May 28, 2014, noon-1:30 p.m. (social time at 11:15 a.m.) Seattle Design Center-EAFA Gallery Get more information or tickets.
Graphic Artists Guild Workshop Oct. 24
Are you looking to create your first site? Is your existing site is looking tired? Is it a pain to maintain? A website is an essential promotional tool for visual artists. It’s a 24/7 venue to showcase your work and present yourself professionally to potential clients. The Graphic Artists Guild presents its next workshop, "WordPress... Continue Reading →
Children’s Websites: Usability Issues in Designing for Kids
Thanks to Wendy Wahman for sending us the link to this article on usability issues in developing children's websites (a good thing for authors with sites, and those of us who want to develop websites that are kid-friendly). Here's the summary of the article:New research with users aged 3–12 shows that older kids have gained... Continue Reading →