Princeton defines technologist as a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems. In this way, an author technologist, which is how I describe myself, is someone who uses technology to solve practical problems faced by authors today. But I’m so much more than a geek, or how I describe myself in my technical support role, a “geek translator”, someone who can translate between developers and the end user (that’s you, the customer). I’m passionate about technology, love to keep up on the latest trends and concerns, and happy to help explain that to those who aren’t technologically inclined.
The truth is that not every author can keep up with all the changes in technology, and not everyone wants to either. It’s possible that there may be more efficient ways of doing things that you’re not able to discover simply because you’re not thinking about your technology, which includes systems. A technologist is more than a technical VA or a “help desk” type position. A technologist is also a consultant. Asking “can I do this better?” or “Is there an easier way of doing this?” or “can I utilize my data better?” are all things a technologist can help with.
Why is this important? Because it helps give you more time do what you love–write. The less time you have to futz with technology or figure out how to build systems from the ground up, the more time you have to work on your craft.
I’m passionate about technology. If I can help make your writing life easier, then we both get to do what we love.
