Every Author Needs a Flash Drive

Do you have a couple Flash Drives? If not, you need a couple of high-quality ones, now. A flash drive is a USB memory device. They are usually the size of a lighter or lipstick tube. Writers can buy ones from online stores that look like pens. They fit into the USB port, save your manuscript and freelance writing work, and they are often less than $50.00.

You always have a backup of your manuscript, no matter what. You can update it daily. I don't know how many horror stories I've heard of writers who lost an entire manuscript they were working on because the file corrupted, or because their computer crashed.

It happens - often - too often to risk going another week without a flash drive. They are also useful for working between your PC and Laptop, or taking to the library for research.