That said, I still prefer to write my rough drafts with pen and paper and then transfer the contents onto the computer for the editing stage. When I use the pen-paper writing method, I reap benefits that I don't get from the keyboard and the computer.
There is a profound, significant difference in my writing experience when I use the pen-paper method. I think and write better on paper, so I automatically relate to the medium. Paper is a more personal medium than an electronic machine. When I write words down and see them on paper, I feel connected to my work. The act of writing on paper produces an emotional bond between the medium and me. I find this bond particularly beneficial in the rough draft stage when I'm writing from the heart. The interaction enhances my creativity and helps me in the development of ideas and their direction.
To me, writing is largely a mental process. I believe paper can be a helpful element, but in the end, the medium used is usually a matter of preference and convenience.
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