It’s that time of the week – Tuesday Discussion.
From those who are new, each week I post a topic (relevant to my WIP) and try to unravel the mysteries and perspectives of it. Last weeks post was Work in Progress and this week is:
Paperback or Electronic books?
With technology being at our fingertips, most writers have exchanged pen and paper with keyboards. However, there are a few of us old-school writers out there who maintain handwritten drafts. Here are 5 reasons why you should handwrite your first draft:
That time is here, and I have an intriguing discussion for today.
Writers – Do you write with pen or keyboard?
Why do you prefer your chosen format?
Readers – Do you prefer paper or electronically?
Why do you prefer your choice?
I love the direct contact to paper it helps me with my creative process. The direct physical contact to the word has a certain charm to it. It gives me a better sense of what I have accomplished and my handwritten paper is more “me.”
Also, after my first hand – written draft I type it onto my laptop, thus my first edit.
But even if you write on the computer, you might have different habits that allow you to better connect with your creative side.
The same goes for reading. I love the feeling of physically turning the page, grabbing a book and sitting in front of the fire; and seeing the progress with my personalized bookmark that my partner’s Auntie made me.
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Douglas W.T. Smith 
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