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  • @emacarvalho7889
    @emacarvalho78898 ай бұрын

    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

  • @purposebehindthepen
    @purposebehindthepen11 ай бұрын

    I have handwritten all fifteen of my novels. Currently doing the same for my sixteenth novel at the moment.

  • @kainthewriter8764
    @kainthewriter8764 Жыл бұрын

    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
    @john9494910 ай бұрын

    Informative, well-written

  • @thomashager1424
    @thomashager1424 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @joannbaumann4028
    @joannbaumann4028 Жыл бұрын

    Love your method! Thank you.

  • @gamingchinchilla7323
    @gamingchinchilla7323 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @davidmantooth1285
    @davidmantooth1285 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jackpassananti3300
    @jackpassananti3300 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @michaelmelling9333
    @michaelmelling9333 Жыл бұрын

    From what I could see your handwriting looks beautiful.

  • @TheLegendOfRune
    @TheLegendOfRune Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @rev6215
    @rev62152 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jmcmontanheiro
    @jmcmontanheiro2 жыл бұрын

    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
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kotrena
    @kotrena2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @pinkypromisevintage
    @pinkypromisevintage2 жыл бұрын

    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❤️❤️❤️

  • @EuphoricBlights
    @EuphoricBlights2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    Hehe hope you get on well with it!💜

  • @EuphoricBlights
    @EuphoricBlights2 жыл бұрын

    @@RPWinters_Author thank you so much 😊

  • @therealannataylor
    @therealannataylor2 жыл бұрын

    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
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kristinskorner1388
    @kristinskorner13882 жыл бұрын

    I love to write by hand! Great video

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @EmilyMcCosh
    @EmilyMcCosh2 жыл бұрын

    writing in leather journals just hits different 😂

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    It fully does!!!

  • @MoonBunnyCreative
    @MoonBunnyCreative2 жыл бұрын

    excellent use of a day off! aside from the getting locked out...

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah there's always the downside haha

  • @MoonBunnyCreative
    @MoonBunnyCreative2 жыл бұрын

    @@RPWinters_Author can't be all sunshine and daffodils, can it? :P

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely not haha that would be easy!

  • @becswrites4770
    @becswrites47702 жыл бұрын

    Oooooh the times I've been locked out 🙈🤣 But at least you had your notebook 👌☺️ Added a bit of spice to your bank holiday! I write by hand a lot too, it's great to switch it up and come away from the keys 👌☺️ Great blog! Hope you're feeling better today 🤞🌟

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!! 😛 Still feeling rough actually but hopefully won't last too long!

  • @becswrites4770
    @becswrites47702 жыл бұрын

    @@RPWinters_Author Oh rubbish!! Stay in the warm! Chilly today! 😬

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    It sure is!!

  • @BarrettLaurie
    @BarrettLaurie2 жыл бұрын

    Getting locked out of my apartment is something I'm constantly afraid I will do, but never because of being a writing zone! Bravo! Also my handwriting looks like a serial killer's handwriting compared to yours.

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    I love seeing people's handwriting though it's so fascinating

  • @TheNovelNana
    @TheNovelNana2 жыл бұрын

    holy piss nuggets! That was quite a blessing in disguise -getting locked out of the apartment because you got so much writing done! Bravo!

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @TheNovelNana
    @TheNovelNana2 жыл бұрын

    I love that you are writing by hand! It is my favorite way to write! The Intro footage of you writing -aw. You look so comfy and cozy and relaxed my friend! Thanks for sharing your day/holiday with us!

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    Hehe thank you! I was so snuggled!

  • @persephone3892
    @persephone38922 жыл бұрын

    I love this. Not enough people write by hand anymore 💖

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    I love writing by hand!

  • @exploreearth6275
    @exploreearth62752 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful Scotland Excellent vlog

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @authorgkray
    @authorgkray2 жыл бұрын

    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
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @NikiStarAuthor
    @NikiStarAuthor2 жыл бұрын

    Your WIP sounds really cool! I'm like that with details and dates as well - I like them more vauge.

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @BarrettLaurie
    @BarrettLaurie2 жыл бұрын

    Hello my new friend! This was a heck of a haul! I love book retail therapy! I’m going to be adding several of these to my TBR! Tell us more about these “real bookmarks” you speak of… Can’t wait to hear what you think of Blood Like Magic it’s one of my favorites this year!

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    Hello good sir! Yes the retail therapy was ripe! Hehe so I usually use like a receipt or scrap bit of paper for a bookmark so a real bookmark is anything that was made and intended to mark a book😂

  • @becswrites4770
    @becswrites47702 жыл бұрын

    That seating area in Waterstones at the end is EVERYTHING <3 What a perfect place to relax. Looks like you had a wonderful trip! Thank you for sharing your time with us :)

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    It is stunning isn't it! Glad you enjoyed😁

  • @mbwebster1838
    @mbwebster18382 жыл бұрын

    Epic haul!! Wow! You’ll have a cozy winter with plenty to read it sounds like 😄🎊💕 looking forward to hearing what you think of all these books!

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely will haha let's pretend I'm stockpiling for hibernation!

  • @graysonsbookmark
    @graysonsbookmark2 жыл бұрын

    because of the panini lol

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    Haha heard someone else say it and I loved it

  • @flufflesnutshell6999
    @flufflesnutshell69992 жыл бұрын

    I love it

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @katieannamcconnell5365
    @katieannamcconnell53652 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god a real bookmark

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    Radical information I know haha!

  • @TheNovelNana
    @TheNovelNana2 жыл бұрын

    what a great relax and revive trip! It is such a beautiful country! Thank you so much for sharing! I have always wanted to go to Scotland!

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    I adore the country! Thanks for watching!

  • @mbwebster1838
    @mbwebster18382 жыл бұрын

    Looks like you had a wonderful trip! Travel is so important to me for inspiration and applying details of worldbuilding. Glad to hear that you’re feeling refreshed and inspired!🎉

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!!!

  • @reginaduke7451
    @reginaduke74512 жыл бұрын

    Greyfriar's Bobby was one of my favorite stories growing up!!! Dog lover here.

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    Yesss!! 💜💜

  • @LauraNettles
    @LauraNettles2 жыл бұрын

    I took a trip to England and Scotland with my sister a few years back. This makes me want to go back. I did the driving. Memories.

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    It is such a lovely country!

  • @MoonBunnyCreative
    @MoonBunnyCreative2 жыл бұрын

    i'm proper jealous. i miss roadtrips, and Scotland looks beautiful.

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    <3 <3 <3 <3

  • @mbwebster1838
    @mbwebster18382 жыл бұрын

    +1 on the proper jealous & missing Scotland! ❤️❤️ MoonBun, any favorite road trip destinations? Side note for RP: do you have any special gear for filming while you’re out and about?

  • @MoonBunnyCreative
    @MoonBunnyCreative2 жыл бұрын

    @@mbwebster1838 i haven't done all that much road tripping outside of work and family obligations, but the Natal Midlands are pretty great

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    When out and about nope I just use my phone :)

  • @threedeearts
    @threedeearts2 жыл бұрын

    Great to see and hear the enjoyment of not only the prospect of the readings, but also that during the reviews. I had to laugh when you feared completely butchering the names in TLT.

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Haha I haven't even filmed the review of TLT yet to fear that properly!

  • @BarrettLaurie
    @BarrettLaurie2 жыл бұрын

    This looked like a lovely drive. I love that you took us along with you. As we discussed in the livestream you’re doing the writing even while thinking on the project. Oh boy it did rain on you. I’ll have to go and check out your video on your new project. Hi mom and gran! I will have to add that book to my TBR once I watch your review video. Looks like a lovely trip. Love to meet you and can’t wait for more of your content.

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    Ahhh I love this whole comment thank you!!!

  • @BarrettLaurie
    @BarrettLaurie2 жыл бұрын

    @@RPWinters_Author you’re welcome. And truly lovely video. I’m dying to visit Scotland. 💜💯

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Honestly Scotland is just stunning!

  • @herothebard
    @herothebard2 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Also no I'm not going out. I have plans tomorrow anyways.

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author2 жыл бұрын

    Aha 💜

  • @DanHook
    @DanHook3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like an interesting world and plot! Honestly, being almost our world, but just not quite, is the best kinda world 😂 Brings that creativity of making stuff up, alongside the ability to draw on everything around us! Look forward to more mate!

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!!

  • @jinnenoble
    @jinnenoble3 жыл бұрын

    So glad to see you are back. Looking forward to seeing more of you.

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @annibtj
    @annibtj3 жыл бұрын

    We love a first chapter of a thing! Can’t wait to see where this goes!!!

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author3 жыл бұрын

    Thank youuuuuuu 💜

  • @katieannamcconnell5365
    @katieannamcconnell53653 жыл бұрын

    Do you use inspo from real people and events in your life in your books?

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author3 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes but often through metaphor instead of direct narratives

  • @MoonBunnyCreative
    @MoonBunnyCreative3 жыл бұрын

    hi Debbie!

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author3 жыл бұрын

    Debbie says hi back 😁

  • @mbwebster1838
    @mbwebster18383 жыл бұрын

    Love this - it seems we have exactly the same writing style. 😂 looking forward to seeing more of whatever you come up with next. Also, if you’re ever forced to write romance (I also cannot with romance), consider writing it in a Lemony Snicket style😂

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author3 жыл бұрын

    Haha thank you!! Oh I sure would haha

  • @TheNovelNana
    @TheNovelNana3 жыл бұрын

    hello friend! Remember, if ya need content in a hurry, remember, I tagged you in a TAG video of mine! lol. I still have the Panda mug, I was supposed to send to ya before the pandemic hit, and will eventually get around to it. but my channel-on the playlists-check out the 11 tags I have done, and feel free to tag yourself, and do as many as ya like!

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author3 жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah haha! That's great to know thank you!!

  • @teacupthestoryteller
    @teacupthestoryteller3 жыл бұрын

    I totally understand you on getting excited for an idea and then realise that you actually never been to place you wanna write about, so all the research becomes essential 😅 good luck with that, your idea sounds really interesting :)

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @TheNovelNana
    @TheNovelNana3 жыл бұрын

    what a pretty path!

  • @RPWinters_Author
    @RPWinters_Author3 жыл бұрын

    It's lovely isn't it!