tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post3906520495773996416..comments2024-03-10T19:26:35.256-04:00Comments on Just Jemi: By HandJemi Fraserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-82957018359067870622012-03-05T18:32:02.264-05:002012-03-05T18:32:02.264-05:00Holly - thanks - it's super frustrating at thi...Holly - thanks - it's super frustrating at this point!<br /><br />Diane - I bet you do! I'll definitely do it more often now that I know that it works! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-47963439553299834512012-03-05T18:10:23.312-05:002012-03-05T18:10:23.312-05:00I write everything by hand. I chew up the notebook...I write everything by hand. I chew up the notebooks and writing journals. I also go through a ton of ink pens.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-86878554360807372162012-03-05T16:54:48.826-05:002012-03-05T16:54:48.826-05:00I prefer typing. When I get into writing then go b...I prefer typing. When I get into writing then go back and try and read what I wrote, it;s not always that easy.<br /><br />UGH, sorry your computer is going back for more work.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-59492271158640074572012-03-04T21:14:37.256-05:002012-03-04T21:14:37.256-05:00Diane - it really, really has been frustrating! I ...Diane - it really, really has been frustrating! I LOVE your idea! I'm going to have to try that next boring meeting I'm at! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-49123652768135598282012-03-04T21:12:46.867-05:002012-03-04T21:12:46.867-05:00Oh my gosh, you've had so many problems with t...Oh my gosh, you've had so many problems with that laptop! How frustrating!!!<br /><br />I only write by hand when I'm stuck in really boring and unimportant faculty meetings. People think I'm taking notes.Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-51031358307608462352012-03-04T21:10:32.354-05:002012-03-04T21:10:32.354-05:00Coreen - Thanks - I hope it's not too long. I ...Coreen - Thanks - I hope it's not too long. I never have time at work to even scribble down ideas - so I know how you feel. It's hard to not be able to get the ideas down when they're fresh!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-15709045620977005452012-03-04T20:55:14.290-05:002012-03-04T20:55:14.290-05:00I get ideas about almost everything and write them...I get ideas about almost everything and write them down when I'm not at a computer or at work (new job is crazy busy). I can't write as fast as my thoughts though and have to retype them soon, or I can't make out all that I wrote quickly. lol <br />I hope your computer gets fixed correctly very soon!!<br />Hugs,<br />CoreenVelvet Over Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625445902301159594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-84622668755905583302012-03-04T19:43:32.075-05:002012-03-04T19:43:32.075-05:00Stina - it really does make life and editing easie...Stina - it really does make life and editing easier. Drafting has been fun via paper, but I didn't print out the ms - that would have been smart... *sigh*Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-22549538641894622592012-03-04T19:36:23.472-05:002012-03-04T19:36:23.472-05:00I couldn't survive without my computer to writ...I couldn't survive without my computer to write on. It makes editing so much easier. :D<br /><br />Hope you don't have to wait too long, Jemi, to get your computer back.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-49807989071211432872012-03-04T16:41:03.724-05:002012-03-04T16:41:03.724-05:00Sharon - I envy these people with smaller, easy to...Sharon - I envy these people with smaller, easy to read writing, but mine's liveable! I also like the idea of just packing a notebook and pen - so much easier & fun too! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-51839837985463331602012-03-04T16:23:09.262-05:002012-03-04T16:23:09.262-05:00I usually start everything on paper. I was starti...I usually start everything on paper. I was starting every chapter of my new wip on paper, but then it started coming so quickly I switched over to writing it all on the computer. It was quite a surprise to me that I could do it on the computer, but when I go on holiday, I'll just take paper and pen with me. (I have to skip every other line too.)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-35120185552667360042012-03-04T13:16:38.742-05:002012-03-04T13:16:38.742-05:00Thanks Margo - I felt so lost for the day or two t...Thanks Margo - I felt so lost for the day or two that it took me to actually think of writing by hand. D'uh! I felt so much better once I started!<br /><br />Shelley - that would be an annoying condition. Thankfully computers exist! And I'm thinking once my arthritis gets bad I'll be able to use those speach to text programs. I'm so glad technology keeps getting better!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-39481728440869077472012-03-04T11:40:04.460-05:002012-03-04T11:40:04.460-05:00I'm impressed with your positive attitude and ...I'm impressed with your positive attitude and the way you're working around the computer issues. Writing by hand is hard for me because I have a tendency toward dystonia in my right hand (basically, my hand gives out and loses coordination. Like writer's cramp but more severe) So I only write outlines by hand. I type all manuscripts. But I'm glad you're enjoying your writing! Good luck with it!Shelley Slyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07981620646634240160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-90300864756714657892012-03-04T11:34:03.772-05:002012-03-04T11:34:03.772-05:00I would be a MESS if I was without my computer!!! ...I would be a MESS if I was without my computer!!! But I would hope that I would take my writing seriously enough to continuing to write by hand, as you are! Kudos to you!Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-11544233146790113592012-03-04T08:34:09.629-05:002012-03-04T08:34:09.629-05:00Lee - wow - printing would take me forever!! I'...Lee - wow - printing would take me forever!! I'm not a fast printer. It is a good idea to always have a notebook with us though!<br /><br />Leslie - it surprised me how much I enjoyed the hand writing- didn't expect it at all. I'm glad I know it works now!<br /><br />Beth - definitely don't stop! I'm wondering what it would be like to start by hand for my next idea too. It'll be interesting!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-56077679996630952682012-03-04T06:21:48.243-05:002012-03-04T06:21:48.243-05:00I almost always write my books on the computer (ex...I almost always write my books on the computer (except for what I write in my writing circle). But for this book, I'm writing longhand. I don't know why, but I'm enjoying it and it's working, so I don't plan to stop!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-79782699273059660362012-03-03T23:31:31.633-05:002012-03-03T23:31:31.633-05:00I always write my brainstorming notes by hand firs...I always write my brainstorming notes by hand first and then revisit them on the keyboard. I had to write by hand when I had jury duty last fall. You're right, it is freeing to be connected to the actual shape of the words.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-20632033486434984062012-03-03T23:15:47.123-05:002012-03-03T23:15:47.123-05:00I do occasionally write notes by hand, especially ...I do occasionally write notes by hand, especially if I'm like waiting somewhere and don't have a computer near. Now though I find myself printing rather then using cursive.<br /><br /><br />Lee <br />An A to Z Co-Host <br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Twitter: @AprilA2Z <br />#atozchallenge<br /><a href="http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/" rel="nofollow">Blogging from A to Z</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-3734834450303189972012-03-03T18:34:58.334-05:002012-03-03T18:34:58.334-05:00Dezzy - retro it is! And, strangely, it's work...Dezzy - retro it is! And, strangely, it's working! :)<br /><br />Yvonne - thanks - I hope they get fixed too! We really have been spoiled with all this glorious technology - I love it all!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-66146864820861190072012-03-03T17:41:22.934-05:002012-03-03T17:41:22.934-05:00Hopde your pc problems are resolved quickly, My yo...Hopde your pc problems are resolved quickly, My you are brave to do your work by pen and paper, I think we have all been spoilt by the computer, Good luck Jemi.<br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-34935424708251373902012-03-03T17:24:22.238-05:002012-03-03T17:24:22.238-05:00paper and pen? Going retro I see :)))paper and pen? Going retro I see :)))DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-83131106878653209442012-03-03T15:05:16.290-05:002012-03-03T15:05:16.290-05:00Julie - it does! I had NO idea that it would make ...Julie - it does! I had NO idea that it would make any difference at all - but it really did! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-51107508455172948372012-03-03T14:41:07.834-05:002012-03-03T14:41:07.834-05:00I've recently discovered that nothing helps me...I've recently discovered that nothing helps me get back on track more than writing long hand does. It seems to be foolproof!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07850344847209933016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-12769969903117370562012-03-03T12:02:47.368-05:002012-03-03T12:02:47.368-05:00Laura - that's so cool. I wouldn't have th...Laura - that's so cool. I wouldn't have thought it would have worked for me a month or so ago, but now I agree. It was very different writing on paper - and I liked lots of aspects of it. I think I'll keep trying it for different parts! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-88274031834410567002012-03-03T11:55:16.503-05:002012-03-03T11:55:16.503-05:00Yes, I do my writing by hand! That's how I sta...Yes, I do my writing by hand! That's how I start every novel. I can't start a story on the computer. I don't know why. I have to start with a pencil and notebook. Then I transfer it to my computer, and often I can continue while on the computer. But if I'm ever stuck on something, or am starting an intense new scene, I go right back to pencil and notebook. For some reason writing longhand opens a creative channel for me that the computer just doesn't have.<br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed writing longhand, Jemi! Hope you have a great weekend :)Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.com