I also love how satisfying it is to go through all the handwritten pages. There's just something about it for me that's so satisfying... :)

@RPWinters_Author

3 жыл бұрын

You're not the first to say so, I may have to include it more 😂

I love writing by hand. My brain connects to the story a lot better when I write it out. My prose ends up far more poetic and I love it.

@RPWinters_Author

2 жыл бұрын

I agree! It becomes much more powerful than the keyboard we wear thin!

I love this! I wrote 7 full length novels by hand as a teenager and noticed that I write wayyyyy more slowly and less creatively since I started typing. I think it’s time to go back❤️❤️❤️

I write my first drafts by hand. It's slower than typing, but I remember better what's going on. I don't think my handwriting is horrible, but it's not pretty unless I write slowly

@RPWinters_Author

3 жыл бұрын

Fully agree!!

I just started working fulltime. So because of that I bought a large notebook and I've been handwriting my short story by hand. I didn't want to have to bring my heavy laptop, and then worry that someone might try to steal it from my locker. Writing by hand has been very nostalgic for me. When I first started writing I use to write in any notebook I could, but I stopped once I got a computer. It's been so long since I've written by hand, and my hand tends to hurt after writing, but I'll get used to writing by hand again.

From what I could see your handwriting looks beautiful.

Have you ever seen Tolkien's handwriting? The man's penmanship is as legendary as his fiction, it even looks like an elven version of the written English language! Look up scans of his response letters to various fans. It's all good stuff! And I agree, we need to bring back reading and writing. Technology can only go so far before it completely resets (like civilization itself). The one true thing that has stood the test of time is the art of scribing. Peace!

Love your method! Thank you.

So glad I found your video! I just recently started handwriting a story after years of feeling stuck and incapable of writing because I was forcing myself to write on a computer. As you said, the whole handwriting process is just much more appealing to my creativity, and the words I write are of higher quality than the ones I get from writing on a computer. It does take me longer to write by hand and I don't produce as many words, but the process of actually writing is easier and since the words are better quality, it does indeed affect productivity AND my mood, because I come out of it feeling like a decent writer, as opposed to pure shit. I do really enjoy the whole "editing" aspect of transferring the words from paper to a computer. I am much more comfortable editing on a computer than drafting, and as you said, I have a better grasp of what flows or not, and I can add in bits I knew were missing when I'm typing it all on the computer. I do prefer typing though, I like the words to be accurate, I haven't found a speech-to-text app I like enough to replace my own hands yet. Lastly, I feel like I get a better result overall after a few rounds of polishing on the computer. I do appreciate editing as I go as opposed to only editing after finishing the whole story because I NEVER actually finished anything in almost 30 years on this earth (academic papers and poetry don't count in this case). If I edit as I go I get to have a better quality and polished piece, which helps boost my confidence as a writer, since I can't help but compare my own work with the books I read. Anyway, sorry for the giant comment. I've been looking up other writers who handwrite on youtube to back up my decision of handwriting my stories, and your video really helped! edit: as for the handwriting itself, it's actually better than I expected it to come out! I still don't like it, but it's good practice.

@RPWinters_Author

2 жыл бұрын

That's amazing! Thanks so much for your comment! So glad you resonated with so many parts of the video.

A bit late to the party here. I recently restarted writing by hand after reading about the cognitive benefits of handwriting. Then I discovered fountain pens. Writing is fun again!

I often write my notes for novels by hand. But by the time I start drafting, I type. I have tried drafting a story or two by hand this past year. As a child I wrote all my stories by hand before I had a computer and I'd love to return to that.

@RPWinters_Author

2 жыл бұрын

It feels so different and a lot more freeing doing it all by hand!

You story sounds so intriguing... There are so many pros to handwriting, then transcribing, but my handwriting is way too terrible to write by hand completely- my brain goes too fast for my hand. But I do enjoy handwriting sometimes, when I want to be a bit more casual about writing or when I need to plan- handwriting removes the pressure.

@RPWinters_Author

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I'm definitely a fan of handwriting but you're right if you're not a fan then it can ruin the fun a bit 🤷🏻‍♀️

I only write digitally because of practicality. It’s easy to delete what you don’t want, but I agree, there’s nothing more satisfying than handwriting. I’m planning to balance both things

I’m definitely going to start trying to hand write! There’s something so satisfying about a notebook full of writing!

@RPWinters_Author

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't there just 😍

I do a bit of both - writing by hand and typing

My wandering in the second grade was beautiful and has steadily gotten worse, which may be due to taking notes in school. I can write well if I put my mind to it, and write slowly. I've always been interested in various writing tools.

I love to write by hand! Great video

@RPWinters_Author

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Watching you write is so soothing 💕 you've inspired me to give handwriting a try for my next writing project 😊

@RPWinters_Author

2 жыл бұрын

Hehe hope you get on well with it!💜

@EuphoricBlights

2 жыл бұрын

@@RPWinters_Author thank you so much 😊

I write in a hybrid format. Let's say I started with a scene list. I would number every scene. Then I would go into each scene, and make a list of beats or events happening. I number all of those. (So it would look like, scene 8, block 2) You could string together that as a zero draft, but normally my drafts are very clean. I pull it up onto my document on PC, and I write out each of the beats, copying and pasting each one, and expanding it by a set number of sentences. That becomes my first draft, since the other was more of a script format. Then I do one more pass with my editing and linguistics eye, and I'm done with the scene. This freedom allows me to write from any point in the story that I want without disturbing any other part or having scenes that don't fall into place. It gives me a bird's eye view that an outline doesn't before I ever put words on a page

@john94949

9 ай бұрын

Informative, well-written

I have never tried writing out an entire story before. Can I just say that your hand writing is stunning??? Gah so nice to look at when editing your story!

@RPWinters_Author

3 жыл бұрын

Aha thank you so much 😛😛

I haven’t hand written a story for a few years but the idea of it does give me a nostalgic feel. Maybe I’ll give it a go with a short story! (Because I know my hand will cramp up pretty fast 😂) I do however write in my journal, which is sporadic at best but it’s always a lovely feeling; getting those words down in a book or piece of physical paper that I can touch or ball it up and throw at someone (very useful) Your handwriting is gorgeous, if it was worse before maybe you could show us a comparison! I’d love to see how much it helps to write by hand every day. Thank you for the video, looking forward to the next!

@RPWinters_Author

3 жыл бұрын

That's a lovely idea... The throwing the ball at someone 😂 aha and the video idea I'll definitely give it a go 😛 Thank you for such kind words!

your handwriting is sooo nice! really pretty

@RPWinters_Author

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

This is fascinating! I think I’m a little overwhelmed with the idea of doing that for a whole book-thought your first (electronic) draft would be so solid!! Maybe I’ll play around with this for some short stories! Maybe a novella?

@RPWinters_Author

3 жыл бұрын

That would be exciting for sure! Let me know if you give it a go!! 😁

I write all for myself and never work to share with others, so some stuff I'll type or use my phone but the important stuffs I handwrite

@RPWinters_Author

3 жыл бұрын

I would love to read some it it one day if you ever felt comfortable enough to share. Writing is personal, I'm glad you enjoy it

My hand writing is awful. It's always been awful. Your handwriting is amazing. Im jealous. That's all.

@RPWinters_Author

3 жыл бұрын

Your handwriting is a personal signature. That makes it perfect. That! Is all.

Yes RP, I also do something similar.

@RPWinters_Author

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 😁

My handwriting is awful both in Russian and English 😅😅😅 That's why I don't quite like handwriting instead of typing, it takes so much time BUT it's amazing for writing the first drafts. I'm a perfectionist and I got used to editing and writing at the same time so I usually end up rewriting the first chapter a thousand times and not advancing the plot any further. When you handwrite, your space is limited so you cannot edit too much and focus more on the story itself. You can edit it later, when you type it.

I draft on a typewriter that's about 9 years older than I am. It prevents me from getting lost on KZread or discord

I have the same leather case for my journal books. I did take out the blank pages and put in A5 lined mead tablet. I take it everywhere with me.

@RPWinters_Author

3 жыл бұрын

Oh what a good idea!! I think I might try with the blank ones and see how it goes for a bit but handy to know that I can do that if I want

I handwrite before I transfer to my typewriter then to a document file 😊 my handwriting has stayed the same, the style depends on the pen hahaha

@RPWinters_Author

3 жыл бұрын

Oh YES! Pens make such a difference! And that's so cool you use a typewriter!!!

@nicolemarcinawrites

3 жыл бұрын

R P Winters For some reason, pens would dictate the kind of handwriting I should use. That’s weird 😂

@RPWinters_Author

3 жыл бұрын

That's not weird I think it makes perfect sense actually!! 😁

@nicolemarcinawrites

3 жыл бұрын

R P Winters Thank goodness, I am not alone with that hahaha

I hear so many good things about writing by hand. However, I only do it when I have to. It drives me crazy! I think so much faster than I can write.

@RPWinters_Author

3 жыл бұрын

One of the best things, I find, about writing by hand is that I can't write as fast as I think so my words are better chosen than what I would have typed. But this is the thing with tips, we all know what works for us as individuals as we are all different

how did you know I was about to place a RedBubble order? (because I highkey need some of those gorgeous stickers, they're fantastic!) I have really fallen in love with handwriting too. I started journaling every day to purge and process my emotions, but I've also found that it's been helping me in my massive writing slump! I handwrite my outline (as much of an outline as a habitual pantser does) and it feels so much less restrictive. I do not think my hand could manage handwriting an entire novel though, holy crow. I'm left-handed and everything gets smudged if I go too fast and I think it would be a disaster with novel writing for me

@RPWinters_Author

3 жыл бұрын

Aha aweh love that!! Yessss! I'm such a believer in journaling! I'm glad it's working for you so well! I'm sure you could find a way to write an entire novel tho... If you wanted a challenge that is 😂

@writerofscribbles

3 жыл бұрын

@@RPWinters_Author oh my gosh, i think it'd be harder than writing a million words in a year! (but dammit, now I'm considering it...)

@RPWinters_Author

3 жыл бұрын

😂 Maybe I'll make my own challenge to write a novel by hand then 😂😂😂

I can't even write out my homework by hand XD

@RPWinters_Author

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing, if you wanted to then build up to it. I would say by doing a little bit a day and if you wanted something smaller to focus on the start a little journal or diary to do your small amount a day ☺️

hand... writing .... who is she (no but seriously watching this???? i want to start writing by hand from time to time because this looks so satisfying)

@RPWinters_Author

3 жыл бұрын

Do it!!! And tell me how it goes 😂

I used to handwrite my first five books and then type it up and edit as I went, but then I got sick and handwriting actually is pretty painful so now I type and my handwriting is terrible!

@RPWinters_Author

3 жыл бұрын

I definitely think there is allowances for sickness and health reasons to not handwrite! Still... Handwriting 5 books is incredible, whether you exclusively type now or not, not many people can say that so you're still winning! 😁