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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I agree, Beverly, that there's nothing like pen and paper when it comes to putting thoughts and images into words. But sometimes - when I get real lucky - my fingers speed over the keyboard with such speed and abandon that they take on a life/mind of their own and come up with some startling phrases, seemingly out of nowhere. Getting into "The Zone," no matter through what medium, is what writers strive for. Sometimes breaking out of our comfort zone leads to some amazing results.
Hi, Margaret. Thanks for stopping by. I combine both methods in my writing process. But the bulk of my writing is done with pen and paper, which works best for me. Each method has its advantages. Being in "The Zone" is definitely what a writer should strive for and focus on when he/she sits down to write.