Data Loss…How often do you back up your information?

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I first contemplated this subject matter while I was still in the process of writing my first military lifestyle book My Afghanistan Campaign Diary: Views of a Military Spouse. All too often have I heard the words from family and friends "OMG - all my stuff is gone!", but no one had backed up their information. I often worried about losing my manuscript due to some sort of computer malfunction. Consequently I began to back up my work at least once a day, utilizing several different methods.

What do you do to ensure your work is safe? Which medium do you prefer? External hard drives, USB stick, discs (CD, DVD, Blue-ray)? Cloud server? Printed hard copies? 

by A. Piper Burgi

Piper is the author of military lifestyle books and RV travel journals. When she isn't busy typing away on her computer, she can be found chasing after her furry children or holding on tightly to a good cup of coffee. Follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Goodreads and Google+.