How to Write

This is not a guide on how to spell your A,B,C's etc. I'll leave that to the professionals. This is a guide to the art of writing. It is all about getting those words flowing out on to the paper to create feelings, ideas and opinions.
Ready?
Let's Begin.

Step 1: Chill out!

Relax! You are not under any deadlines and there is no one watching over your shoulder to make sure you do it. Furthermore no one is going to read what you write so don't be afraid of what it is going to be like, the important thing is to get something onto paper.

Comments

[Lithium Rain]

I completely and utterly disagree that the magic is lost when writing on a computer.

[super moderator]

It might/might not be. Maybe I'm just a sentimental fool who likes to sit there scratching words out on paper.

[Saturn V]

I like the computer because you can backspace as much as you'd like, instead of wasing trons of paper on things you thought were good, but couldn't use in any way. I once tried writing a book (I still am), and I got tons of good beginnings, but I couldn't extend them because I didn't develop the plot. I got a vauge idea, and then had no structure behind it.

[super moderator]

I prefer pen and paper but if you find the computer easier by all means use that (I also have the habit of doodling on paper as a bit of a side task). As for a story try using a tree diagram or a flowchart to help develop your story.
Good Luck,
Super Moderator

[Saturn V]

The Tree Diagram's a good idea. Thanks! (I also doodle in the margians a lot. Doodles make up half my notes.)

[Lithium Rain]

Not at all - I love writing on paper also, but I also enjoy writing on the computer, and I believe it's incorrect to state that there's a wrong way to write. :)

[lukeyj15]

Personally i prefer the computer, I find i'm a fast typist than i am a writer, but you can write anywhere (on the train, bus and while being chased by maniacs through a blimp.) Ok maybe not the last one but you get the idea. I would probably use a book from when im away from the computer and then transfer it to the computer.

[super moderator]

I didn't intend it that way. Writing just seems to lose it's magic on a computer to me but personal tastes vary I guess. People (mostly beginners) tend to focus too much on getting all the spelling right and they lose their train of thought. But by no means was I saying that it was a wrong way to write. Take care Moderator :)

[lukeyj15]

That is why spellcheck was invented

[super moderator]

The spell check still distracts you, but with paper there is nothing but you the pen and the words. But if you wish to write by computer by all means do. Take care Moderator

[Lithium Rain]

Ah, okay - I misunderstood you then. It's a great ible, by the way - thanks for sharing it! :)

[Penolopy Bulnick]

I think both computers, and pen and paper have their perks. I find myself always using a computer, but I prefer a good old pencil and paper. There is just something sentimental about it. It is messy, and takes up paper, and is full of mistakes, but I just can't kick the habit and don't plan too.