Fiona Johnston's Page

I try where possible to be organised in my writing, not easy may I say but the Microsoft and Computeractive have a variety of ways of keeping tabs of some of the tasks to be done related to writing. Years ago, I could keep a log on things with the use of an electronic filofax via Computeractive but when I changed software or computer, can't recall which, I sadly had to say farewell to that then I used Outlook Express which had this facility but it seems no more so I scoured the Net for the Compa… Continue

For those like myself who do not have Outlook, enabling users to create reminders on postits, there is a solution to this problem. Earlier this year, I had to purchase a new PC which was made up for me with Excel and Powerpoint but no Outlook. Yes I have Outlook Express which is different so I started to scour the internet for free versions. Having no luck as such except for a trial version which was running out fast, I had a tremendous idea. I was sitting somewhere which I will not broadcast ab… Continue

As with any occupation, the trick is to be organized and this is the same where your writing is concerned. Take a look at your computer now. Now assuming you have a lovely wallpaper at the screen. I have a delightful tiger cub because I am a cat fan, big and small cats, I am plain nutty about them. Having got that out of the way. Now for organizing it Is your screen covered in files, spoiling the view or do you like just a coloured screen as the backdrop.

I bet you have everything from CD image… Continue

No, this is not what you alll might be thinking, when I talk of my old love, I am talking about writing, creative writing that is. Way back in 1989, I joined an international NGO called the United Nations Association. Don't get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the thrill of the fact that some of our resolutions went to the UN itself. I also ran a network to name but many things. However an international situation made my situation untennable if that is the correct spelling, also… Continue