| Do you keep backup copies of the files you write? | | | | - save on removable storage device (such as USB |
| Where do you store your articles? What would | | | | thumb drives) |
| happen if your hard drive crashed and you lost all of | | | | - save online in a digital format |
| this work? Here is some basic information on how to | | | | - use backup and recovery software |
| back up your writing files. | | | | One of the best ways you can back up your writing is |
| Whether you write as a profession, hobby or as part | | | | with a software program that instantly syncs it and |
| of a marketing plan, it's essential to have a good | | | | stores it in another location, such as an online |
| program for backing up your files. Without this, you can | | | | database. In this case, you don't have to repeatedly |
| lose all of your hard work, even months of years of | | | | stop and save, burn, etc but you can be sure you |
| writing and not be able to recover it. | | | | always have the most up to date versions of your |
| What's also important is a daily system for backing up | | | | work. If your computer is lost or stolen or if your hard |
| your files. How deastating would it be to be completing | | | | drive is broken or damaged in some way, you can |
| a series of articles, e-newsletters or an e-book and | | | | always recover your files from a different location. |
| lose a full day's work? As serious of a problem as this | | | | These programs are easy to find and typically very |
| can be, many writers just don't take the proper steps | | | | affordable. Many require a monthly fee to use but the |
| to back up their files and protect themselves from | | | | security you get is well worth the fees. It's like |
| losing everything. | | | | insurance for your files. You also have the bonus of |
| There are different ways to back up your writing files | | | | being able to store photos and other important files |
| and many people use more than one method at the | | | | and documents there as well so you never lose |
| same time. Some examples are: | | | | anything important to you, even if you lose your |
| - burn to disc/CD | | | | computer. |
| - save on external hard drive | | | | |