Hmm, very interesting video I gotta admit! I personally write by hand almost always. Then I clean the first version on my laptop. And I just love writing "the old way" I feel like I have more control over the emotions or the setting in the scene just by changing my handwriting and it's so lovely to go back and see the process! Tho I must say it is time-consuming and yes, one hand will be sacrificed haha. but amazing video!!

Nice to see this example !!!! Indeed there are pros and cons to both methods. A big factor often being the level of proficiency one has as an typists. Some of us are barely functional whereas others are quite fast. Writing by hand can provide the immediate flow of ideas (brain dump) while some others may suffer from perfection paralysis as seeing their type written output (showing down creation). Like all things it is unique unto the individual.

I usually outline on pen a paper and then flesh it out on my laptop. I dont remember when i started doing that

I'm the opposite. Handwriting is psychologically way easier for me than typing. Blue light, man.

I do have a bit of an idea for writing by hand is to maybe use a pencil before correcting by pen.

@paigewoodfield

3 жыл бұрын

Oooo I do like that idea, I’ve been writing a lot by hand recently so I’m definitely going to put this into practice! Thanks for the advice 🧡

Wow, six hours! That's what I call dedication. I wish I could handwrite like that. I just scribble, really. I have to wear a brace sometimes due to wrist pain. Writing by hand is lovely sometimes but kudos to the greats for wiring entire novels by hand. Great video.

@paigewoodfield

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a nice comment! But it wasn’t a full novel by hand 😅 I definitely wouldn’t be able to do that it would kill me!

@kclo2278

4 жыл бұрын

Autumn Blossom lol, but at least you wrote it down. I couldn't, my hand couldn't take the cramps and pain. 😩

@emilypoole2627

Жыл бұрын

@@paigewoodfield hi Paige can I just ask where did you get your dream dictionary from?

@paigewoodfield

Жыл бұрын

Hey Emily, I do mine from a bookstore but you could probably get it from Amazon too the title was…. The Dream Dictionary from A to Z: The Ultimate A-Z to Interpret the Secrets of Your Dreams by Theresa Cheung

@emilypoole2627

Жыл бұрын

@@paigewoodfield thank you thinking of writing my own fantasy

Pre-computers, I used to write by hand before typing this up. Much later, I'd go through the typed version, revise it, then retype. Apart from the revision stage, I began doing this while at university. I didn't have time to revise my essays before handing them in. Now I write straight onto computer or Alphasmart Neo. I'll then put the first draft on one of my ereaders and make notes for revision. More revision is done in Word. If you're going to write extensively by hand, maybe consider a really nice fountain pen and nice paper. You seem to have a British accent. Here in the UK black cats are lucky, and having one cross your path is a sign of good luck. A crow, on the other hand . . . Maybe you could consider an Alphasmart Neo if distraction free is your priority. You can buy them secondhand on ebay. They used to be quite cheap, but they've gone up to around £50 plus package and postage.

@paigewoodfield

Жыл бұрын

This is brilliant thank you, yes I’m based in the uk too and so many online drafts on word and now scrivener. I used writing by hand for the lack of distractions but also so I could get into a good habit of grabbing anything close and writing when the mood hit me. I’ll definitely look in to Alphasmart Neo sounds like something I definitely need! 💛

Nice to see someone going to a book for their reference rather than the web.

Hullo, thanks for this vlog, I’ll definitely do that!

Pat Conroy never learned to type. :) He hires typists. Heh. I really should hire a typist for that first transcription. I generally write longhand first. It's just faster and more focused and you can do it anywhere. You don't write longhand. That's going to slow you down and is more likely to lead to hand cramping.

@paige Woodfield hi paige how are you? I've been writing today as well, I dunno how many words I've done. I hope your okay. Emily x 🙂❤

@paigewoodfield

2 жыл бұрын

Hey great to hear you’re still writing! I’m having a me day just playing some games and getting my flat in order.

@emilypoole189

2 жыл бұрын

@@paigewoodfield Morning Paige how are you?

@paigewoodfield

2 жыл бұрын

I’m very well, life is a bit hectic at the moment but should have a video coming out soon 😁

@emilypoole189

2 жыл бұрын

@@paigewoodfield That's really good Paige! I'm struggling how to fight a scene for my Witcher fanfic. Do you know how? 🙂❤

@paigewoodfield

2 жыл бұрын

My best advice is to watch as many fights similar to the one you’re trying to describe and go from there. I find that when writing a scene like this it’s best to be as minimal as possible, describe the setting then only write about specific things you want the reader to know otherwise it gets confusing. Besides when I’m reading a good fight scenario I find myself filling in the blanks.