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Originally Posted by arjaybe
I avoid distraction by not turning on any distracting devices until I've finished my daily writing. I write first thing in the morning by hand (fountain pens - yay!) I transcribe it into the computer a couple of chapters at a time - also first thing in the morning, before my daily internet sweep. I find that the strictures give it some structure, and it's easier to fulfill my commitments to the work.
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Mmm, fountain pens. I
love fountain pens. I usually use a ball point (fine tip and nice flow) that is a very specific brand/type but at the moment I'm using (of all things) a freebie pen from somewhere which is just lovely. I'm going to be sad when the ink runs out (which being a freebie will probably be soon).
And after the last week or so of writing and scanning, I've discovered that I get lots more writing done with a pen & paper than with the computer (be it Neo or the Cat Dancing Laptop). It just seems to happen. As I mentioned, I've got a lot more WIPs now, but I'm delighted by how much is getting done. I've hit a purple patch (of hopefully not purple prose).
I wish I had the discipline of arjaybe to get it all directly
into the drafts but at the moment I'll settle for baby steps.
I'm so glad I asked everyone here. I would never had considered my current new workflow.
