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Writing In Long Hand

2 years ago, I wrote in longhand, every word.  I could not write on the computer.  I would just stare at the blank screen.  I would write 50-60 pages in longhand and then type it into the computer.  That was not fun.  I thought I had to do it this way.

A year ago.  I started sitting at the computer and would type around 100 words into the computer.  That was all I could do, when I was not writing in longhand. I was trying to transition to writing on the computer instead of longhand.  I guess it is like anything else...It takes pratice. 

Then one night.  I sat on the computer and wrote 1,000 words.  I then found myself writing 4,000 words at the computer.  I have mad the transition from longhand to the computer.  It took awhile.  I am more productive.  I now find that 1,000 words is no big deal at the computer.

I still write longhand.  I am more creative when I write longhand.  When I am struck on a scene or have no idea what is going to happen next, I will write in long hand to get the story going.  It is better than typing 60 pages of hand written pages.

It doesn't matter if you write longhand or dirctly on the computer.  The main thing is to write and get your ideas on paper. 

It is like anything else.  The more you practice the better and easier it will become.

I love my pen and paper and don't think I will ever give that up.  On my days off when I want to up my word count.  I want to be able to sit at the computer and type 5,000 words and not have to write that in longhand and then put it into the computer.

Writing Update.  While I was at work I wrote 4 pages in longhand.  I worked on Episode #19 of Me Vs Zombies. 

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