It wasn't until my computer crashed and I was without it for 2 weeks that I discovered my best writing comes when I sit quietly with pencil and lined paper. Old school. A friend observed that we tend to stop the creative flow when we type into the computer, ever-anxious to edit. Gotta make it perfect. I find that's true--I rarely stop and read what I've written on paper but edit as soon as I start transferring it into my laptop.
Recently however I bought and started using Celtx to manage my first screenplay project and found there's a novel template also. I'm going to upload my novel from basic Open Office into Celtx and see if I like it.
I'm curious to know what SheWriters use--paper or software? And if the latter, recommendations or helpful hints?
I do my Morning Pages and daily journal with pen. I keep a composition book with me always for jotting down story ideas and outlines but once I actually start writing a story or blog post, I fire up Bella, my constant companion and confidante. I don't find the computer takes away from my creativity. Also... when something really good pops in my head and the words are rushing through my brain like the 5:15 express, I need my laptop. I can't write with a pen or pencil fast enough to keep up with the thoughts.
Well, I can write fast... but no one can read it! :)
My writing flows from my head through the pen, no matter if it's writing my books or blogs. I don't find I have the same creativity in front of a computer. When I enter my drafts in the computer is when my first edits are done.
I used to scribble everything down, but that was a long time ago. Now the words seem to be at the end of my fingertips as I sit at the computer, usually for hours
Thanks Kate!
I started writing for myself after reading one of Natalie Goldberg's first writing books (her first two are best: http:/
I tend to start my writing days out with pen in my journal. Then I move to MAC and I find it best to write in a loose format like Pages then later I can format.