7 July 2025
Offsite Backup
Get that stuff somewhere safe.
The full library
Articles
7 July 2025
Spread it about
Getting things into a second location without stress.
7 July 2025
Local Hero
Think global, act local.
7 July 2025
The 3-2-1 rule to the rescue!
Three copies of anything important, on two different media, one of which is off-site.
7 July 2025
Why do I need a backup, anyway?
File deletion, hardware failures, software glitches, fire, theft, flood, malware... It's a scary world out there.
7 July 2025
An Introduction to Backups
There are two kinds of people: those who backup, and those who have not lost all their data yet.
7 July 2025
TL;DR: Backing Up Your Masterpiece
Want to cut to the chase? Here's the TL;DR on backups. Need more information? I've got you covered.
15 March 2025
Why should you trust me?
I've been at this a while.
15 March 2025
Welcome!
This is Author How-To, the one-stop-shop for all your writerly technology needs.
3 March 2025
TL;DR: Creating a Mailing List
Sign up for Mailerlite, and stick a signup form on your website.
3 March 2025
Start Here
Feeling lost? Here's the map!
3 March 2025
How to pick a VPN
Trusted sources.
3 March 2025
VPN Myths and Claims
They're not magic. But they're often surrounded by smoke and mirrors.
2 March 2025
Web Hosting
Find your new home on the internet
2 March 2025
The Name's The Thing
FirstLastAuthor.com - done!
1 March 2025
Why not just use WordPress?
You’ll see a lot of authors using WordPress, and might think that’s the easiest, or best, or recommended way to set up a site.
1 March 2025
Some assumptions
In this guide I’m assuming you don’t already have a website set up. If you do, well done! You can skip this one.
1 March 2025
What goes on an author's website?
As much or as little as you like.
1 March 2025
Do I really need a website?
Yes you do. And here's why...
1 March 2025
TL;DR: The Ten Minute Author Website
Think you can't publish a professional-looking, reliable author website in under 15 minutes? Think again.
27 February 2025
Do I need a VPN?
Probably not. But it can't hurt (read on for the subtle details).
22 February 2025
What have I written?
So far, this little lot.