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I read many Kindle books to assist in my writing activities. The highlighting and annotation that I do as part of the reading process is what fuels my future efforts. There are advantages to working digitally rather than highlighting hard copy or taking notes, but I fear few have a work flow that takes advantage of the digital advantages. Here is a new app I have been using.<\/p>\n

Snippefy <\/a>downloads Kindle notes and highlights to your iPad and if you make an in-app purchase will upload these data to Evernote or DropBox. One could then share this content socially. I understand there are other ways to get at and download this content from Amazon, but Snippefy makes the process very easy.<\/p>\n

One issue you might want to consider if you decide to try this app is that you must enter your Amazon login info to gain access. I assume you can trust the company responsible for the app, but some worry others might gain access<\/a> to you login info. Note this login is the means by which you connect to Amazon to make purchases. I can only bring this potential issue to your attention – I am not certain how else you could gain access unless Amazon offered an API.\u00a0Update<\/strong>: Snippify contacted me (my posts generate Tweets) to indicate that their app stores your personal information on your iPad and not on their servers.<\/p>\n

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P.S. – I continued my search for a way to efficiently download notes and highlights after learning that Snippefy requires you use your Amazon credentials to sign in. MyClippings.io<\/a> is a web based service that does approximately the same thing. This approach either requires that you connect your Kindle to your computer using a USB cable or by using a Chrome extension. The direct connect can only access the content available on your Kindle. The Chrome approach sounds great, but the extension must be rented for $2 a month. I prefer to pay and own my software so this approach is not a favorite.<\/p>\n

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I am still searching for an ideal approach.<\/p>\n

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I read many Kindle books to assist in my writing activities. The highlighting and annotation that I do as part of the reading process is what fuels my future efforts. There are advantages to working digitally rather than highlighting hard copy or taking notes, but I fear few have a work flow that takes advantage … Continue reading Snippefy<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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