on The Writing Pal site:
Intro by Shelby Bunker:
If you find yourself staring at a blank computer and the words aren’t flowing, maybe you are approaching your story wrong. Maybe you need to handwrite your first draft.
Every writer is different, and every writer will have their own writing style and routine. What works for one may not work for another. But if you’ve never thought about handwriting your first draft, it might be worth considering.
I have never handwritten my first draft, but I have handwritten difficult scenes. And it has been helpful. It’s a completely different way of writing so it makes your brain think differently.
If you are struggling to get started or finish your WIP, consider what Lenn Woolston has to say about why you should handwrite your first draft! She has some very compelling reasons!
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Reblogged this on Writer's Treasure Chest and commented:
Lenn Woolston write a blog post about handwriting your first draft. I found a link to his article on The Story Reading Ape’s blog. Since I am a big fan of handwriting my first drafts, I decided to re-blog. Thank you Lenn and Chris.
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Welcome, AJ 🤗❤️🤗
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Not for all of us. I need both hands going at 90wpm. I have to spell out every word when I’m handwriting (Dyslexia) and it’s MUCH too slow. 🙂
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It is true, there is something about handwriting that creates a flow in the brain.
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InDEED, Lynn 👍😃
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i love to write things by hand, a whole different experience –
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