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Offline "lorraineofkeli"

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I can't write with a pen and paper!
« on: June 30, 2006, 03:15:09 PM »
I find that ever since using a computer, I cannot do any writing with the traditional pen and paper.  It's very frustrating because I don't get to use the computer as often as I would like in order to get some writing done!
The computer is my best friend when it comes to writing. I've forgotten how to write legibly as it is!

My husband and I share the computer but it may as well be his because he does all of his business with the computer and internet.
So I am left bored watching mind-numbing TV and only dreaming I could just pick up a pen and paper and be happy with it!
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Offline Gltagaman

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Re: I can't write with a pen and paper!
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2006, 05:13:14 PM »
Hi Lorraine

Why not get yourself a laptop computer. You can get a measure of independence and quite powerful computers at reasonable prices.

Good luck

Geoff
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Offline Writers Block

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Re: I can't write with a pen and paper!
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2006, 07:54:59 PM »
Been using a computer for long time - I started using 'em as soon as it was possible to instead of pen and paper.

That way I and others can read what I have written.

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Re: I can't write with a pen and paper!
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2006, 08:02:59 AM »
I might suggest a PDA with a folding keyboard.  You can compose anywhere--even handier than the laptop, batteries last much longer, you'll pick it up for cheaper than a laptop, then when the husband isn't on your machine, just pop your files to the desk top.

Jink

But please be careful of the "If only I (insert limiting factor) I could write!"  That limiting factor can re-assert itself in just about any guise if you're not careful!

Write, baby!  Write!
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Re: I can't write with a pen and paper!
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2006, 03:21:38 PM »
I FEEL THE SAME EXACT WAY!
except for the husband thing...i dont even have a boyfriend...

MaDdIe<33333 ::)
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Re: I can't write with a pen and paper!
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2006, 03:22:11 PM »
p.s. could someone talk to me plz though
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Offline Cathy C

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Re: I can't write with a pen and paper!
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2006, 03:42:47 PM »
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p.s. could someone talk to me plz though

Aw! Maddie, you sound so sad. :'(

You say you don't have a boyfriend and you don't read but you love to write? What kind of things do you like to write?

Are you a poet?
Childrens writer?
Fiction?
Non-fiction?

Tell us a little bit more about yourself (Although maybe we should move off this thread? Why don't you join in at the coffee shop - lots of coffee and plenty of sticky buns. ;))

CATHY C
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Re: I can't write with a pen and paper!
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2006, 03:49:58 PM »
well...i know that sounds very sad :'(
but actually it's nott
i like having freedom!
if you wanna know more about me go to the front i have a couple posts
i like to write fiction-ish books
but they seem very reallistic
you can find more about me on my posts and you can leave me a reply, no one else has...
and thank you Cathy, you are the first person to talk to me
i like dont cofee [sorry again i cant spell]
or sticky bunz [then again though ive never had one...but they dont sound very apealling
ok well...byee
MaDdIe
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Re: I can't write with a pen and paper!
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2006, 03:52:04 PM »
go under one post, thats mineee   8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) :D :D :D :D

MaDdIe
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Offline Cathy C

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Re: I can't write with a pen and paper!
« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2006, 04:07:24 PM »
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go under one post, thats mineee             

MaDdIe

Ooops - did that and got THIS message: ' The Topic Board You Are Looking For Appears To Be Missing Or Off Limits To You.'

Now, What did I do!!!! :-\

CATHY C
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Re: I can't write with a pen and paper!
« Reply #10 on: July 01, 2006, 04:27:41 PM »
it's ok!
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Re: I can't write with a pen and paper!
« Reply #11 on: July 01, 2006, 04:28:55 PM »
mine says ironic
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Re: I can't write with a pen and paper!
« Reply #12 on: July 03, 2006, 03:47:05 AM »
Hi maddie,

Who says you have to write legibly? You're not taking exams or anything. I used to stop using the computer a month before exams and force myself to write with pen and paper again - at length. It's just habit.

I write my stuff on computer - but all my ideas are on paper. I have a notebook with me constantly and any ideas go in there. I'll often sit in a cafe or on the beach and all the brainstorming is with pen and paper. When I write poetry, it's always with pen and paper - I just cannot write poetry on a computer.

Keep a notebook with you always - and don't tell yourself you can't write with pen and paper. Sounds like too much of a really great excuse!!!!!!  ;D  If you really want to, you will. Deny yourself use of a computer for a month and see how you get on - bet you'll be amazed how much you really get written.

Good luck,
Symphony
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