Comments on: Simple Saviors: The Notebook and Pen http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/12/simple-saviours-the-notebook-and-pen.html The Craft and Business of Fiction and Freelance Writing Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:33:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: womens laptop bags http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/12/simple-saviours-the-notebook-and-pen.html#comment-17625 womens laptop bags Mon, 21 Jun 2010 07:39:16 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=1877#comment-17625 The straightforward function of any laptop case is to protect your laptop, so you ought to be certain just before purchasing that it has enough padding in the numerous compartments to protect your laptop and its accessories. The straightforward function of any laptop case is to protect your laptop, so you ought to be certain just before purchasing that it has enough padding in the numerous compartments to protect your laptop and its accessories.

]]> By: Piece Together Characters From Family Members » Blog Archive » Writer's Round-About - The Craft and Business of Fiction and Freelance Writing http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/12/simple-saviours-the-notebook-and-pen.html#comment-16794 Piece Together Characters From Family Members » Blog Archive » Writer's Round-About - The Craft and Business of Fiction and Freelance Writing Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:36:44 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=1877#comment-16794 [...] friends aren’t the only possible sources for character creation. Inspiration is everywhere! Take your notebook and go to a crowded cafe, mall, or park. Make notes to yourself about specific attributes that [...] [...] friends aren’t the only possible sources for character creation. Inspiration is everywhere! Take your notebook and go to a crowded cafe, mall, or park. Make notes to yourself about specific attributes that [...]

]]> By: Rebecca Laffar-Smith http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/12/simple-saviours-the-notebook-and-pen.html#comment-12095 Rebecca Laffar-Smith Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:46:33 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=1877#comment-12095 *ponders* I wonder if writing on an electronic tablet would have the same sense of mental unlocking as pen and paper. As technology continues to advance we could have the best of both worlds, writing as if with pen and paper that automatically transforms into text on the page and all in a size that fits in the back pocket. :-) *ponders* I wonder if writing on an electronic tablet would have the same sense of mental unlocking as pen and paper. As technology continues to advance we could have the best of both worlds, writing as if with pen and paper that automatically transforms into text on the page and all in a size that fits in the back pocket. :-)

]]> By: Cristy http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/12/simple-saviours-the-notebook-and-pen.html#comment-12092 Cristy Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:42:41 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=1877#comment-12092 So a writer needs to carry a notebook and pen just like everyone carries a cell phone. I do prefer to write with pen and paper over typing. I really love writing portfolios and creative and romantic looking journals. My current portfolio is henna design inspired with shades of blue, brown and green. I am very picky when it comes to journals, suffice to say that I don't have one yet. I haven't found that perfect one for me. So a writer needs to carry a notebook and pen just like everyone carries a cell phone. I do prefer to write with pen and paper over typing. I really love writing portfolios and creative and romantic looking journals. My current portfolio is henna design inspired with shades of blue, brown and green. I am very picky when it comes to journals, suffice to say that I don’t have one yet. I haven’t found that perfect one for me.

]]> By: Rebecca Laffar-Smith http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/12/simple-saviours-the-notebook-and-pen.html#comment-12049 Rebecca Laffar-Smith Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:04:49 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=1877#comment-12049 We were talking on Plurk just the other day about how, sometimes, we need to go back to pen and paper because of the way using those tangibles opens up parts of the brain that aren't activated as easily with a keyboard. And then, there are things like leaving comments on blogs that you can't do with pen and paper and very few of us would write our comment and then type that up. Thanks for adding your own experiences, Mark. We were talking on Plurk just the other day about how, sometimes, we need to go back to pen and paper because of the way using those tangibles opens up parts of the brain that aren’t activated as easily with a keyboard.

And then, there are things like leaving comments on blogs that you can’t do with pen and paper and very few of us would write our comment and then type that up.

Thanks for adding your own experiences, Mark.

]]> By: Mark http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/12/simple-saviours-the-notebook-and-pen.html#comment-12037 Mark Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:03:08 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=1877#comment-12037 Its well under-rated just writing with a traditional pen. I write for a living and I still prefer pen and paper over all the alternatives even till today! (although I am writing this on a macbook I suppose!) Its well under-rated just writing with a traditional pen. I write for a living and I still prefer pen and paper over all the alternatives even till today! (although I am writing this on a macbook I suppose!)

]]> By: Mysti http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/12/simple-saviours-the-notebook-and-pen.html#comment-9842 Mysti Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:40:03 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=1877#comment-9842 I love my notebook and pen too! I know that some people are not as fond of writing that way, but it's amazing for me. I even keep a notebook on the keyboard tray under the desk. Before I start typing, I write out the opening part of a paragraph and then kick it into Word and keep on going. When I get stuck, I refer back to my notebook and write it out again. .-= Mysti shares: <a href="http://diningfamily.com/2009/12/addiction/" rel="nofollow">Addiction</a> =-. I love my notebook and pen too! I know that some people are not as fond of writing that way, but it’s amazing for me. I even keep a notebook on the keyboard tray under the desk. Before I start typing, I write out the opening part of a paragraph and then kick it into Word and keep on going. When I get stuck, I refer back to my notebook and write it out again.
Mysti shares: Addiction

]]> By: Che Rex http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/12/simple-saviours-the-notebook-and-pen.html#comment-9590 Che Rex Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:52:52 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=1877#comment-9590 Great post! I absolutely love pen and paper. I use marker-type pens with soft tips. I find I can write longer with them. I get 5 x 7 spiral notebooks from staples that have an inner pocket where I can shove stuff (I have a ton of post cards stuffed in there). I carry a notebook and pens everywhere I go, in my jack-sack. I use it mostly for free-writing and journaling, but I also record dreams and do automatic writing in them as well. Ideas for stories, grocery lists, to-do lists, and lets not forget the doodles. Great post!

I absolutely love pen and paper. I use marker-type pens with soft tips. I find I can write longer with them. I get 5 x 7 spiral notebooks from staples that have an inner pocket where I can shove stuff (I have a ton of post cards stuffed in there).

I carry a notebook and pens everywhere I go, in my jack-sack. I use it mostly for free-writing and journaling, but I also record dreams and do automatic writing in them as well. Ideas for stories, grocery lists, to-do lists, and lets not forget the doodles.

]]> By: Rebecca Laffar-Smith http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/12/simple-saviours-the-notebook-and-pen.html#comment-9589 Rebecca Laffar-Smith Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:52:08 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=1877#comment-9589 Like you, Michele, I tend to do more writing on my keyboard. I find it easier. Because I type quite fast my thoughts keep up with my keys much better than my hand does. And Dyslexia makes writing more challenging than it should be, I always feel like I'm trying too hard, straining my eyes and my hand when I'm writing. But, I've got notepads and pens galore around my house because while I don't write actual articles, stories, or parts of my novel there (unless I can't get to my computer) I do write lots and lots of notes. Later I type up and file the notes I've been keeping in my notebooks but when I'm having the ideas, like after I've gone to bed at night or while I'm not at home (in the car, out to dinner etc.) I need to have something more portable and versatile than my laptop. :-) Mysti, I agree that the notepad and pen, simple and inexpensive, are every writers most important tool. :-) .-= Rebecca Laffar-Smith shares: <a href="http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/11/blog-a-lot-build-an-editorial-calendar.html" rel="nofollow">Blog a lot? Build an editorial calendar.</a> =-. Like you, Michele, I tend to do more writing on my keyboard. I find it easier. Because I type quite fast my thoughts keep up with my keys much better than my hand does. And Dyslexia makes writing more challenging than it should be, I always feel like I’m trying too hard, straining my eyes and my hand when I’m writing.

But, I’ve got notepads and pens galore around my house because while I don’t write actual articles, stories, or parts of my novel there (unless I can’t get to my computer) I do write lots and lots of notes. Later I type up and file the notes I’ve been keeping in my notebooks but when I’m having the ideas, like after I’ve gone to bed at night or while I’m not at home (in the car, out to dinner etc.) I need to have something more portable and versatile than my laptop. :-)

Mysti, I agree that the notepad and pen, simple and inexpensive, are every writers most important tool. :-)
Rebecca Laffar-Smith shares: Blog a lot? Build an editorial calendar.

]]> By: Michele http://www.writersroundabout.com/2009/12/simple-saviours-the-notebook-and-pen.html#comment-9586 Michele Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:12:30 +0000 http://www.writersroundabout.com/?p=1877#comment-9586 Great post, Mysti! I'm actually one of those people who prefer typing over the old-fashioned pen and paper. I do keep 'em around - just in case - but the keyboard is the place where most of the inspiration flows through me and onto the page. :-D So glad you were able to continue writing during your chaotic move, though! .-= Michele shares: <a href="http://healingwithjuices.com/2009/12/thanksgiving-eats-raw-vegan-reflections/" rel="nofollow">Thanksgiving Eats, Treats + Raw (Vegan?) Reflections</a> =-. Great post, Mysti! I’m actually one of those people who prefer typing over the old-fashioned pen and paper. I do keep ‘em around – just in case – but the keyboard is the place where most of the inspiration flows through me and onto the page. :-D

So glad you were able to continue writing during your chaotic move, though!
Michele shares: Thanksgiving Eats, Treats + Raw (Vegan?) Reflections

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