Typing vs. Writing

[Slina]

I definitely prefer using a computer. Paper and pencil's fun for really short projects, or for times when I can't use a computer, and it's a lot more transportable obviously, but the computer's obviously a lot faster, and I generally like my writing a lot more when it's typed. I'm not sure why, but for some reason it even ends up longer when typed up on the computer. Maybe just because it goes so fast, it's just a lot easier to write, so more gets written.

 

[oncewaslost]

The computer is the only way that I write. Why waste time putting it down on paper and then typing the whole thing again?

editing purposes? when i write something and then transfer it to computer it goes through an editing process. that's how it works with me at least.

 

[DarrenWilliams]

personally, i really do prefer to type things out rather that write it out. it takes me forever to write things. especially for school purposes.

 

[Tsarina]

I think it depends on what im doing. I love writing on paper, and i like typing as well.
When im writing and outline or a journal, i rather handwrite it. But if i am in a lecture room and im taking notes, i prefer typing on my laptop becasue im faster at it.

So it depends.

 

[memoryroad]

i love writing on paper, but i only do it if 'i' way from home.
if i'm home i write on the computer (type) because it's faster and i can jot down my thoughts quicker.

 

[Tariel]

editing purposes? when i write something and then transfer it to computer it goes through an editing process. that's how it works with me at least.

yeah, that's what I do. Well, actually I have two storys I'm working on. One of them is on the computer and is like 50,000 words now . The other one I started like a week ago and is in a notebook. Having them in seperate mediums helps keep my thoughts seperate...but I don't know which one I like better . The computer is clearly a lot easier to edit, but I think when I use the computer I tend to overedit. I also tend to think more about what I'm writing, where the notebook story I can really just go with the mood. Well, that's my thought anyways.

 

[jesusfreak10537]

I type a lot faster on a computer than I can write. My ideas come into my head so quickly that I have to write them down as soon as possible before I can forget them. The only way I can do that fast enough is to use a computer.

 

[Lessien]

I can type pretty fast, but usually, the only way I can get the ideas down as soon as I get them is to write it out by hand.

 

[DailyBlessings]

Oh I do both interchangeably. Both have their merits, so strive for balance is what I think.

Usually, paper is for brainstorming (try doing a diagram on computer) and the computer is for writing text, since I'll often change a sentence dozens of times before I like it.

 

[GodsJewel]

It seems like the words flow better for me when I write on paper moreso than typing.

 

[Lenora56]

I carry paper around in case I get ideas while on the go. When possible, I use the computer because it's a lot faster, and backspacing is just too easy.

If I only had a typewriter though, I'd probably not be as eager to type.

 

[RippledDreams]

I used to always feel I needed a notebook of paper and a well sharpened pencil, but as my writing skills improved and I became more familiar with writing on the computer I realized it was much easier. Now I can't stand to write on paper, I type faster then I write so its easier to keep up with my thoughts on the computer. IT has also helped improve my spelling and grammar

 

[mikeski52]

It's probably best to learn to do well on both. Writing allows you be portable, but when you have computer access it's just inefficient to use paper instead of a keyboard

 

[DanteRisen]

I said, typing onto a computer. But that is only when I am actually writing. During development and creation (I'm a novelist) I do it by paper.

 

[Blessed-one]

i usually write it up then type it out, print it, and edit it.

i'm the type who can't think of a thing if i were asked to type it out first.

 

[mochagirl]

I prefer typing, generally, but I also write by hand a fair bit--especially in the beginning of a story.

 

[Jeff.Krahn]

Our computer is busted and will probably stay that way for a while so writing has been the way to go for me. I do find that when I type, I spend too much time editing anyways and get far less accomplished then when I just spread it out in ink. The imagination has time to develop.

 

[Koshada]

Doesn't matter. Inspiration doesn't come by typing or writing. Its just a necessary step to get it to paper.

 

[1cutemonki]

I don't know, sometimes I write and I love writing stories and poems. Those are my strong points. I love writing them cuz you just take a notebook with you to the backyard or any other place to get inspired. But I prefer typing stuff for school so it looks neat and cuz it doesn'[t require inspiration that's just an obligation.

 

[hinia]

I usually type out my writings, but if I have a good idea when I'm out and about, I write it down and type it later on when I get the chance.