tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post1120154955261973349..comments2024-02-19T15:25:57.626+11:00Comments on Breathless In the Bush: Writing the First Draft - You Don't Always Have to Type It.HelzKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01921987291520604201noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-35214619597233264352018-04-10T23:23:37.987+10:002018-04-10T23:23:37.987+10:00Sharon, so glad you found it interesting! Going ba...Sharon, so glad you found it interesting! Going back to longhand for first drafts really has made a difference to my writing. Anna Campbellhttp://www.annacampbell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-27626070764788809932018-04-10T20:31:18.621+10:002018-04-10T20:31:18.621+10:00A fascinating insight into returning to longhand a...A fascinating insight into returning to longhand and tye world of dictation programs. Thanks so much Anna, Louise and Cassandra.Sharon Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01662544181464130756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-17245321287874687402018-04-10T19:29:41.782+10:002018-04-10T19:29:41.782+10:00That is an excellent point. A lot of us keep noteb...That is an excellent point. A lot of us keep notebooks in our bags and we should probably utilise them more.Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-16706444241229802342018-04-10T19:28:31.360+10:002018-04-10T19:28:31.360+10:00I think that could really work for you Enisa.I think that could really work for you Enisa.Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-14653061397939583822018-04-10T19:27:48.371+10:002018-04-10T19:27:48.371+10:00Yes, I could see how that would work brilliantly A...Yes, I could see how that would work brilliantly Anna.Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-73578441553573441352018-04-10T17:24:44.021+10:002018-04-10T17:24:44.021+10:00Louise I think it would be an easier way for me to...Louise I think it would be an easier way for me to do that step between longhand and getting the story on the computer. Sadly, my hands and arms aren't quite what they were!Anna Campbellhttp://www.annacampbell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-24472141050405177302018-04-10T17:22:34.930+10:002018-04-10T17:22:34.930+10:00Enisa, there really is something magical about tha...Enisa, there really is something magical about that hand moving across the page, isn't there? It feels much less like a 'job' than working at a computer. Hope going back to longhand gets the creative juices flowing. I'm interested in Dragon Speak because I could read my longhand version into the computer - it would save a lot of typing. I'm not sure I could create by speaking. Anna Campbellhttp://www.annacampbell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-6798911375843445302018-04-09T23:26:53.446+10:002018-04-09T23:26:53.446+10:00A fascinating insight into the ways of writing a f...A fascinating insight into the ways of writing a first draft. Like Anna, I am a lover of longhand writing. So easy to immerse myself in the story and the words flow as if by magic. I wrote my first manuscript this way but then computers came and I followed technology. Not as easy to fall into the story, I found, and I do miss that immersion. Am starting a new story and for this one I'm switching back to longhand for the first draft. Dragon Speak intrigues me but I, too, can go off on tangents when speaking, so that would be too distracting. Enisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14618040099949009436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-62988044774914080982018-04-09T18:00:33.355+10:002018-04-09T18:00:33.355+10:00Hi Helen and Anna, thanks so much for your lovely ...Hi Helen and Anna, thanks so much for your lovely thoughts. :)Louise Forsterhttp://www.louiseforster.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-90261294285373577192018-04-09T17:54:18.175+10:002018-04-09T17:54:18.175+10:00Anna, at first it feels strange talking and seeing...Anna, at first it feels strange talking and seeing the words appear on the screen ... magical :) Louise Forsterhttp://www.louiseforster.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-84763073146464581592018-04-09T17:50:19.228+10:002018-04-09T17:50:19.228+10:00Michelle, how lovely to see you here. Yes, it'...Michelle, how lovely to see you here. Yes, it's always interesting to hear how people put stories together, isn't it? When I'm teaching, I never say there's a right or wrong way. The only thing that matter is you get a workable story at the end. I think you're idea of comparing is so interesting - I might try it!Anna Campbellhttp://www.annacampbell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-65093013333506311512018-04-09T17:47:21.159+10:002018-04-09T17:47:21.159+10:00Hi Alyssa! Glad you like the sound of both books. ...Hi Alyssa! Glad you like the sound of both books. I'm endlessly fascinated to hear how other writers create. Anna Campbellhttp://www.annacampbell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-71776495561693445532018-04-09T17:45:14.030+10:002018-04-09T17:45:14.030+10:00Cassandra, one of the things I love about doing fi...Cassandra, one of the things I love about doing first drafts longhand is that you can take a notebook absolutely anywhere. Anna Campbellhttp://www.annacampbell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-27092354339778335092018-04-09T17:43:39.800+10:002018-04-09T17:43:39.800+10:00Marilyn, I love how writing by hand takes me back ...Marilyn, I love how writing by hand takes me back to that young girl with dreams of being a writer. There's something magical about that. Cassandra, my first full manuscript was typed on an Imperial portable that my parents gave me for my 16th birthday. Still think it was one of the best presents ever. I always felt like I was a writer when I sat at that typewriter. Anna Campbellhttp://www.annacampbell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-39643953396743312252018-04-09T17:41:19.828+10:002018-04-09T17:41:19.828+10:00Helen, tickled pink about you enjoying Lord Garson...Helen, tickled pink about you enjoying Lord Garson so much. I smiled all day after reading your review. Louise, I agree with Helen - your new release sounds fab too!Anna Campbellhttp://www.annacampbell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-34534806624637667352018-04-09T17:39:11.478+10:002018-04-09T17:39:11.478+10:00Louise, I was really interested to read your thoug...Louise, I was really interested to read your thoughts on Dragon. I'm not sure I could compose using it, but it would definitely save me a lot of typing. Anna Campbellhttp://www.annacampbell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-71152529295769985752018-04-09T17:36:21.477+10:002018-04-09T17:36:21.477+10:00Malvina, I'm with you on stationery. I'm c...Malvina, I'm with you on stationery. I'm currently madly in love with Clairefontaine notebooks from France. I picked up a couple when I was in Fontainebleau and I've just put in an Amazon order for a stack more. Oh, yes, and I'm definitely fussy about my pens!Anna Campbellhttp://www.annacampbell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-52536228995228149042018-04-09T16:14:50.830+10:002018-04-09T16:14:50.830+10:00Hi Malvina,
I think I'd get writers cramp usin...Hi Malvina,<br />I think I'd get writers cramp using pen and paper. My latest book, Promises In Tumble Creek is over 100K words. Gosh I don't know how Anna Campbell does it. But then when needs must we take on the challenge because we love what we do :)Louise Forsterhttp://www.louiseforster.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-14711394629061433112018-04-09T16:06:31.385+10:002018-04-09T16:06:31.385+10:00Hi Michelle,
You had me smiling. Initially, my pro...Hi Michelle,<br />You had me smiling. Initially, my problem with Dragon was saying something but thinking ahead, which is what I do when I type. But I managed to get past the scary stuff, and like having a conversation, you often think ahead anyway. The program spells far better that I do as well. :)Louise Forsterhttp://www.louiseforster.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-7981080242638261652018-04-09T15:58:50.549+10:002018-04-09T15:58:50.549+10:00Hi Alyssa,
Considering I have allergies that play ...Hi Alyssa,<br />Considering I have allergies that play havoc with my diction, (snuffly nose etc) the program does well. :)Louise Forsterhttp://www.louiseforster.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-68722458562278262662018-04-09T15:54:02.966+10:002018-04-09T15:54:02.966+10:00Hi Marilyn, Dragon speak is super easy. I thought ...Hi Marilyn, Dragon speak is super easy. I thought listening to my own voice drone on all day would give me nightmares, but no, it's all good. :)Louise Forsterhttp://www.louiseforster.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-31419229828554397992018-04-09T15:46:03.556+10:002018-04-09T15:46:03.556+10:00Having lived in Melbourne most of my life, listeni...Having lived in Melbourne most of my life, listening to rumbling trams and traffic noise can be an issue with dictate programs. Have lived in country NSW for the past 25 years and right now DH is using the drop-saw, I can't begin to imagine what garbled words would end up on the computer. Nevertheless, I'm super grateful there are program wizards out there making things happen :) Louise Forsterhttp://www.louiseforster.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-68177004065630277312018-04-09T10:46:35.143+10:002018-04-09T10:46:35.143+10:00Hi Michelle thanks for dropping by. I can see what...Hi Michelle thanks for dropping by. I can see what you mean. I have tried to put two doc up side by side to check for errors or inconsistencies etc but unless you have a huge screen you just give your eyes too much strain. Plus you can make notes on the side of paper and allow yourself to think about it for a while before committing to the change. LOL going off on tangents are something I do too. Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-63883923453374234672018-04-09T10:32:56.415+10:002018-04-09T10:32:56.415+10:00I found these post entries very interesting. As I...I found these post entries very interesting. As I'm a huge fan of Anna Campbell's writing it is fascinating to see behind the scenes of her writing process. This kind of thing interests me about any author, frankly, but especially from one you love. <br /><br />When I attempt to put some idea down (on the computer) that's swimming around in my head, I often think of a completely different approach to the same scene. Having it done on paper would allow a writer to turn to a different page to write it down, go back to the first idea and look at the two side by side during editing. I think that might be better for me than having 'Story of the moment A.,' and Story of the moment B.(C.D.etc.,)' on different files. <br /><br />Dragon Speak sounds dangerous to me. When speaking I go off on tangents, can't finish a tale...ever. Most of my family and dearest friends tolerate this, but I know it's annoying. :/<br /><br />Thank you very much for featuring two great author interviews.Michelle Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09537115708837212040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-2546657930883045292018-04-09T10:32:14.162+10:002018-04-09T10:32:14.162+10:00I think it's good to know that if for some rea...I think it's good to know that if for some reason you cannot get your hands on a PC or are unable to type there are other things you can do. My TBR pile is massive too.Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.com