tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post1843306882591380660..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: Pen and Paper, Computer, Or Both? (With Lorie Langdon!)Stephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-40036856693102248822018-06-16T17:49:21.040-05:002018-06-16T17:49:21.040-05:00I find that pencil and paper are good for brainsto...I find that pencil and paper are good for brainstorming and the occasional step away from the temptations of having Internet on my laptop. I type way faster than I handwrite, though, and it's also easier to keep neat and easier to share and edit. I like critiquing on hard copies, but that takes a lot of paper.Olivianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-61339245499026363682018-06-15T19:51:53.509-05:002018-06-15T19:51:53.509-05:00I publish my stories online, which means they can ...I publish my stories online, which means they can be a little shorter. The word count for one story I've done that way was only 14,000. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18413668921724425159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-78465685024119456342018-06-15T19:01:13.683-05:002018-06-15T19:01:13.683-05:00Thank you so much for hanging out with us, Lorie! ...Thank you so much for hanging out with us, Lorie! I loved reading all your thoughts. Such great insight! Shannon Dittemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757781231485815876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-8828121070284694202018-06-15T15:25:42.686-05:002018-06-15T15:25:42.686-05:00Initial ideas go into my current notebook and I pr...Initial ideas go into my current notebook and I prefer to have character and story notes in a physical binder so it's easy to reference while I'm writing, but the actual story is always written on paper so that I can keep up better with my brain. I don't write on paper quickly enough. There are times, though, that my notebook is more convenient and I'll just start writing in there, and generally more emotional things get written on paper if I have paper handy.Arielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020913754722560420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-32108872095542441992018-06-15T15:23:39.461-05:002018-06-15T15:23:39.461-05:00When I freewrite on the computer, it's way too...When I freewrite on the computer, it's way too easy and tempting for me to just close out the document without saving it if I lose interest. The one exception is my RambleK doc, but that thing's huge and unweildy, and some of makes me cringe, so I don't use it much anymore. It takes a bit effort to delete a notebook, and it's easier for me to reference them. <br /><br />Because, yes, I have deleted a LOT of my writing. A lot of it I've regretted. Kendra E. Ardnekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593051552921296108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-15662702697469435312018-06-15T14:59:53.216-05:002018-06-15T14:59:53.216-05:00Hi Kendra!
Do you mean destroy on purpose? I try t...Hi Kendra!<br />Do you mean destroy on purpose? I try to keep everything I write, even if I delete it from my manuscript. So many times I go back and use bits and pieces of those deleted chapters! :)Lorie Langdonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600136786128596257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-80680196083972634712018-06-15T14:57:59.951-05:002018-06-15T14:57:59.951-05:00Hi Danny,
I can type way faster than I can write, ...Hi Danny,<br />I can type way faster than I can write, so I find computers easier. But I'm impressed by authors who write with pen and paper! Lorie Langdonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600136786128596257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-10993521142413715602018-06-15T14:56:25.943-05:002018-06-15T14:56:25.943-05:00Hi Christine!
I am in awe of anyone who can write ...Hi Christine!<br />I am in awe of anyone who can write a whole book by hand...Wow!Lorie Langdonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600136786128596257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-28919828940950297312018-06-15T14:49:08.069-05:002018-06-15T14:49:08.069-05:00For initial attacks of my projects, it's pen a...For initial attacks of my projects, it's pen and paper. It's too easy for me to destroy it when it's on the computer.Kendra E. Ardnekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593051552921296108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-9591868577346263402018-06-15T14:19:17.920-05:002018-06-15T14:19:17.920-05:00Pen and Paper is much easier to use.Pen and Paper is much easier to use.Danny Kelly Estate Agenthttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1196624/Its-getting-Kelly-Brook-Danny-Cipriani-visit-estate-agents-prepare-step.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-57305875495635489822018-06-15T13:17:36.919-05:002018-06-15T13:17:36.919-05:00I will use both because if one is not available yo...I will use both because if one is not available you can have the other.Danny Kelly bankhttps://www.blountedc.com/about-us/board-of-directorsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-48711072994352107962018-06-15T12:33:56.522-05:002018-06-15T12:33:56.522-05:00If I have a paper first draft and I'm typing u...If I have a paper first draft and I'm typing up my second draft, it forces me to do a complete rewrite, instead of just tweaking a few small things and calling it good. I can get the same effect if I print out my first draft, though. So I'm still feeling out which one I prefer. I definitely use paper to keep all my notes in order, though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18413668921724425159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-12021927740804248812018-06-15T12:27:42.906-05:002018-06-15T12:27:42.906-05:00Hi Marja,
Wow...sounds like you're very organi...Hi Marja,<br />Wow...sounds like you're very organized! Sometimes I misplace where I put notes, so I love your methods. Lorie Langdonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600136786128596257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-51583908649102404112018-06-15T12:26:30.346-05:002018-06-15T12:26:30.346-05:00Hi Rachael.
Yep, and I really need the spellcheck ...Hi Rachael.<br />Yep, and I really need the spellcheck function on my computer! ;D Lorie Langdonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600136786128596257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-90181015986130110052018-06-15T12:25:44.995-05:002018-06-15T12:25:44.995-05:00Hi Keturah!
I love the idea of fb messaging ideas ...Hi Keturah!<br />I love the idea of fb messaging ideas to yourself! I'll have to try that. Lorie Langdonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600136786128596257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-63400434446341961892018-06-15T12:24:47.661-05:002018-06-15T12:24:47.661-05:00Hi Julian.
I know someone who writes entire books...Hi Julian. <br />I know someone who writes entire books on her phone! Lorie Langdonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600136786128596257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-89453771632695528492018-06-15T12:24:03.634-05:002018-06-15T12:24:03.634-05:00Hi Sarah!
Paper is so great for brainstorming, but...Hi Sarah!<br />Paper is so great for brainstorming, but I couldn't hand-write a manuscript fast enough to keep up with my brain. ;DLorie Langdonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600136786128596257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-70704512050314943502018-06-15T08:50:39.515-05:002018-06-15T08:50:39.515-05:00Definitely pen and paper. I use my Bullet Journal ...Definitely pen and paper. I use my Bullet Journal for random ideas on the go. When I come home, I transfer them to the right notebook. I have a brainstorm notebook for the story I am currently working on. I also have a seperate Bullet Journal for other story ideas. Every time I get an idea for a new story, or some additial ideas for those stories, I collect it in this Bullet Journal.<br /><br />It is slower than typing, but I can think better with pen and paper, so in the end it benefits my writing. Pen and paper works also much better with a small child around.Marjanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-77417909494348949512018-06-15T08:37:33.186-05:002018-06-15T08:37:33.186-05:00I like the pen-and-paper method (because it’s real...I like the pen-and-paper method (because it’s really hard to scribble all over a Word document), but usually I’ll use a computer or an iPad. Most of the time, it’s much more convenient. Nicole Dusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632214867395523015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-91427626012471425652018-06-15T08:18:30.596-05:002018-06-15T08:18:30.596-05:00I like what's practical and accessible and les...I like what's practical and accessible and less time consuming (practical again). I LOVE pen and paper, and use them for journaling and poetry and sometimes basic thoughts. But... I don't like retyping words after I wrote them, so now I use my laptop to write just about everything. I write flash fiction on my phone, mostly, as I usually write that when I'm away from my laptop and my phone is easier to access. I also like to fb message myself notes or ideas or thoughts I have throughout my work days so I don't have to forget them by the time I finish cleaning houses ;D <br /><br />keturahskorner.blogspot.comKeturah Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041749245034077912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-81789492359465522242018-06-15T08:17:35.671-05:002018-06-15T08:17:35.671-05:00I would looooove to be able to write with pen/pape...I would looooove to be able to write with pen/paper, but I have wrist issues that make writing for more than a few minutes rather painful. Typing isn't as bad.<br /><br />So there's a place on my phone where I enter short ideas into notes. When I start fleshing the ideas out to make a synopsis, I'll type it up on my laptop. Helena Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11511426093471571440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-79283313939298020862018-06-15T08:08:26.095-05:002018-06-15T08:08:26.095-05:00Pen and paper all the way for me— well, unless it&...Pen and paper all the way for me— well, unless it's certain types of short stories, in which case I'll start on my laptop. But I think better, both for brainstorming and actual writing, when I'm handwriting.Sarah Penningtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377945004067760298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-61851901909657008452018-06-15T07:20:21.551-05:002018-06-15T07:20:21.551-05:00So true! It's very handy!So true! It's very handy!Ryana Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17448055348627114720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-40876419428725962212018-06-15T07:19:35.137-05:002018-06-15T07:19:35.137-05:00Love that you use your bullet journal because you ...Love that you use your bullet journal because you and put whatever paper you wrote your thoughts on, into your journal! Lorie Langdonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600136786128596257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-91296950889960906322018-06-15T07:10:44.892-05:002018-06-15T07:10:44.892-05:00Except for my flash fiction. That goes straight on...Except for my flash fiction. That goes straight on the laptop. Ryana Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17448055348627114720noreply@blogger.com