tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post781786246233779696..comments2023-10-11T08:54:40.442-05:00Comments on Unedited: Thinking Outside the LaptopAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-8536422027386292212011-10-17T03:11:56.179-05:002011-10-17T03:11:56.179-05:00I'm with you on this - notebooks and a fountai...I'm with you on this - notebooks and a fountain pen for the outlining and then I write directly into the laptop. I'm lucky though, we don't have wireless internet, so I can unplug and keep the distractions at bay!<br />LxLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604785269958873474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-79885495461244087842011-10-16T20:42:34.961-05:002011-10-16T20:42:34.961-05:00I do all of my planning, out lining, character dev...I do all of my planning, out lining, character development, etc in a notebook. Always have, always will! It's easier for me to just quickly jot down my thoughts without worrying about formatting or font or font size or bullet points.<br /><br />For actually writing, I use Word.<br /><br />I tried Scrivener once and it confused the crap out of me! No thanks, I'll stick to my spiral notebooks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146136846875431598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-22725225818545752882011-10-16T15:38:18.020-05:002011-10-16T15:38:18.020-05:00I purchased Scrivner & others, but when it com...I purchased Scrivner & others, but when it comes down to really getting my creativity from brain to story, I am also a notebook kind of girl. I take mine with me everywhere. My problem is that I am the MOST unorganized person in the world. I have 100's of notebooks that are full, half full and what not. I have managed to narrow it down to about five that I am careful to keep next to my desk & bed. I also spend a full day once a week transferring notes from paper to laptop.<br /><br />I love your blogMelissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-18939276803330661452011-10-16T14:32:29.582-05:002011-10-16T14:32:29.582-05:00I write the actual novels in Microsoft Word (excep...I write the actual novels in Microsoft Word (except for when I'm on the go, then I carry a notebook with me and just pick up where my Word document left off, then transfer it to the laptop later.) I write down plot and character ideas in an actual notebook, though.Shelley Slyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07981620646634240160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-72643312907916150892011-10-16T12:39:52.055-05:002011-10-16T12:39:52.055-05:00I scribble sometimes on odd bits of paper here and...I scribble sometimes on odd bits of paper here and there if something strikes me and I don't have access, but mostly I use the laptop. There are a lot of reasons - I type really fast, so my typing hands keep up with my brain quicker than my writing hands, but also I tend to lose those little bits of paper. Have yet to use the laptop.<br />*fingers crossed*BBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13750774359232145507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-64816644769573169802011-10-15T20:21:26.220-05:002011-10-15T20:21:26.220-05:00Hi Jen. I just wanted to say thanks for signing up...Hi Jen. I just wanted to say thanks for signing up for our blogfest, and for visiting so many blogs. I'm seeing your comments everywhere! Yay.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-37382881294083040152011-10-15T19:50:54.232-05:002011-10-15T19:50:54.232-05:00New follower here! I love writing by hand, there&#...New follower here! I love writing by hand, there's something free flowing about it :)<br /><br />I'm hosting the Warm Fuzzies Blogfest, starting next week, it'd be amazing if you'd stop by!<br /><br />http://aspiretobejuliana.blogspot.comJuliana L. Brandthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903360100714298208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-34978103880022880732011-10-15T11:55:37.422-05:002011-10-15T11:55:37.422-05:00You are so right about the distractions on the lap...You are so right about the distractions on the laptop. I used to use notebooks a lot more, but for me the computer is best for outlining---I start w/ very basic info that grows as I flesh the story out in my mind so my poor notebook would be afflicted w/ too many asterisks and arrows to be of any real use.<br /><br />I did bring a notebook w/ me down to the pool one day at Disney though---and managed to scratch out a whole entire paragraph. Wow. By the way, I am SOOOO excited to get to hear about the impending meet up at Wizarding World! (And I agree w/ you that Orland should be taken in specific segments per trip rather than trying to squeeze it all in at once.)Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-32491349141349575982011-10-15T11:51:58.078-05:002011-10-15T11:51:58.078-05:00I use notebooks for writing down ideas and plottin...I use notebooks for writing down ideas and plotting (before I put the plot on a spreadsheet). Other than that, everything's done on my computer or laptop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-14632139889951930302011-10-15T10:56:54.320-05:002011-10-15T10:56:54.320-05:00I do all my outlining, plot notes, and character t...I do all my outlining, plot notes, and character traits in notebooks as well. I'm actually not a fan of laptops. I find them restrictive. :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-32099963576937776082011-10-15T10:47:08.448-05:002011-10-15T10:47:08.448-05:00There is no way I'd be able to read that chick...There is no way I'd be able to read that chicken scratch later.Wanton Redhead Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971702384041741216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-842254497143600042011-10-14T21:09:23.779-05:002011-10-14T21:09:23.779-05:00I have notebook volumes going back to my preteen y...I have notebook volumes going back to my preteen years. :) Those never get deleted.<br /><br />TirzTirzahLaughshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06505559474373463632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-12042673088817152522011-10-14T18:20:09.071-05:002011-10-14T18:20:09.071-05:00I totally write out my outline in longhand in a no...I totally write out my outline in longhand in a notebook. But even before that, I write down all my characters and relationships and notes about the plot and subplots and all that. It's getting it all in order to type it all out that's the challenge!Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-34274224617227892912011-10-14T17:59:44.593-05:002011-10-14T17:59:44.593-05:00Fabulous advice! I think one of the advantages of ...Fabulous advice! I think one of the advantages of using notebooks for part of the process, too, is being able to sit outside and breath the fresh air once in a while. <br /><br /><a href="http://fromsarahwithjoy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sarah Allen<br />(my creative writing blog)</a>Sarah Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185278849400551014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-5093382464295449532011-10-14T17:06:55.607-05:002011-10-14T17:06:55.607-05:00Thanks for the suggestion. I'm trying to outli...Thanks for the suggestion. I'm trying to outline o index cards. I'm a new Pay It Forward follower.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-77354184622844150522011-10-14T14:42:30.019-05:002011-10-14T14:42:30.019-05:00I keep story notebooks, too--but don't have ne...I keep story notebooks, too--but don't have near as many as you! Just three at the moment, but I do a smaller notebook of picture book ideas! Thanks for your recent comment over at my place :-)Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-25670716724560472892011-10-14T13:59:09.593-05:002011-10-14T13:59:09.593-05:00I write everything by hand first before entering i...I write everything by hand first before entering it into the computer.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-16169237088424283332011-10-14T13:40:48.408-05:002011-10-14T13:40:48.408-05:00My writing is actually scary! I do sometimes just ...My writing is actually scary! I do sometimes just forbid myself online time until I hit a certain wordcount!Liz Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431422051251925133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-3837110976663614822011-10-14T13:24:39.408-05:002011-10-14T13:24:39.408-05:00I'm notebook too for plotting, and I tried Scr...I'm notebook too for plotting, and I tried Scrivener but sort of broke up with it after a week of dating. I just can't think in that way. I like my pink sparkly note book:)Christa Desirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15614441465633549710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-35086926403991609172011-10-14T12:29:21.612-05:002011-10-14T12:29:21.612-05:00Ooh yeah, plotting and notes. I like your method! ...Ooh yeah, plotting and notes. I like your method! Happy weekend!Christina Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01799776834213400246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-84689446146619389882011-10-14T12:08:23.226-05:002011-10-14T12:08:23.226-05:00Hi Jen - Just stopping in to say during the blog h...Hi Jen - Just stopping in to say during the blog hop! Have a great weekend!LynNerdKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167392990015741278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-64937323371290362022011-10-14T10:42:35.172-05:002011-10-14T10:42:35.172-05:00I always jot ideas down in a note book. I have lo...I always jot ideas down in a note book. I have loads. For some unknown reason I can really plan in typed form...DRChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03352970077497112668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-26212375317422239462011-10-14T10:12:57.989-05:002011-10-14T10:12:57.989-05:00I have a few things jotted into notebooks, but mos...I have a few things jotted into notebooks, but most of my outlining and drafting take place on the computer. I use a program called Manuscript on my ipad for making virtual notecards, etc. It also has a way for me to summarize each chapter before writing it, so that helps when I write a synopsis.Brindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09809660700359597836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-20600425676053771212011-10-14T09:48:15.826-05:002011-10-14T09:48:15.826-05:00I've recently become pretty faithful to my lit...I've recently become pretty faithful to my little notebook. Too much great stuff I was sure I'd remember--forgotten! :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-82489792972512560612011-10-14T09:45:46.894-05:002011-10-14T09:45:46.894-05:00I use notebooks too - for ideas and sometimes for ...I use notebooks too - for ideas and sometimes for writing and for research. So convenient sometimes.Nicole Zoltackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.com