Tree Paper Vs. Virtual Paper?

[ListenerFriendly]

So how do you write best? with pencil and paper or on the computer with a word processor? Vote in the poll then explain why... I'm curious and find this interesting which way writers chose to compose.

 

[ListenerFriendly]

I've grown up writing on computers. I write lyrics/poems on the computer, all essays are done on computers. Its too easy. You have instant proofreading tools. Access to dictionaries and other research tools. And my work is instantly read to do what I want with... no copying, just copying and pasting. Even last semester's english 101 class I did in a computer lab. This semester, English 102 isn't... but my professor doesn't like the room!

AND MAY RAW ROCK KILL YOU FOREVER AND EVER, AMEN.

 

[sunstruckdream]

I wrote the first draft of my novel out by hand, but since then I've gotten my own computer. WOW. What a difference. Not only is the old draft ridiculously heavy to tote (9 notebooks!), but it doesn't allow for editing-as-you-go. I've since then taking to writing on Lappy Laptop, and I don't think I'll go back anytime soon.

 

[sunstruckdream]

I wrote the first draft of my novel out by hand, but since then I've gotten my own computer. WOW. What a difference. Not only is the old draft ridiculously heavy to tote (9 notebooks!), but it doesn't allow for editing-as-you-go. I've since then taking to writing on Lappy Laptop, and I don't think I'll go back anytime soon.

 

[flying_kiwifruit]

I prefer computers, so much easier than pen and paper for editing

 

[flying_kiwifruit]

I prefer computers, so much easier than pen and paper for editing.

 

[Peace Eternal]

I prefer to use pencil and paper. I can take it with me everywhere, and the ideas seem to flow better for me.

 

[Lindon Tinuviel]

My pen no longer keeps up with my head, so I prefer writing on a computer. I still proofread and edit by hand, though.

For sketching out ideas, as well as for beginning any original screenplay, I use a travel notebook a friend gave me many years ago.

 

[Tariel]

I prefer to do initial drafts on the computer, but sometimes I write by hand during class. I don't like to though....it's incredibly tedious to copy to the computer and much more difficult to share with friends. I do a lot of editing by hand though; there are some things that you just don't catch on the screen.

 

[Bree1]

I always write my first draft on paper, then type it on the computer. It seems to flow better for me when I write by hand.

 

[NeoScribe]

Computer for me. I have a tendency to rewrite the same passage several times and that would take a lot of paper; much easier to hit the backspace key.

Paper is good for writing down notes and concepts though.

 

[Tariel]

Word is in the habit of eating my documents, so I've mostly been sticking to paper for now.

 

[abbiestract]

i prefer using my laptop, but i allways have my handy notebook, because its so much more portable, but it allways goes on my laptop :shrug:

 

[abbiestract]

correction from my last post: i carry around 2 notebooks, 1 for everything, and the other for a specific story

 

[Tariel]

correction from my last post: i carry around 2 notebooks, 1 for everything, and the other for a specific story

I carry around two notebooks and write whatever I can wherever it fits. I so prefer my laptop for long works.

 

[iMegan]

I prefer to use "Virtual Paper" as you call it because It's alot easier to use, and it wont rip or tear. And you dont need to keep getting a new peice of paper if you mess up a whole essay, you can just go back and backspace and re-write the parts that troubled you or the teachers.

 

[TexasBluebonnet]

Both. I like the freedom of a blank screen and a blinking cursor, but also I enjoy jotting down my writing in a notebook. Kinda like journaling to me.

 

[TexasBluebonnet]

I carry around two notebooks and write whatever I can wherever it fits. I so prefer my laptop for long works.

Me too! I thought I was the only one that did that. L L !

 

[trt]

I'm a Virtual type of person (ha ha). I enjoy the online Scene.

 

[DanteRisen]

I love the spontaneity of the computer. If I start a scene I can quickly change it or remove it on the spur of the moment.

But sometimes I still enjoy pen and paper.