I have a Q for writers of all shapes & sizes for eventual book publication.?

Question

Do you use a taperecorder, hand write the first draft or go straight to the computer?. Any tips appreciated.

for read about in first line of Q taperecorder read tape recorder so sorry especially in this section.

Answer 1

I know what you mean about using a recorder. Often times when you have the ideas popping, they come too fast to even type, so you want to get them out as quick as possible so you don't forget. I think it's a good idea if it works for you. I've only used a recorder to help with me write/edit my granny's book of stories, though. I think it's an excellent help.

Because I get so easily distracted by getting on the internet, I do my best first draft writing by hand - far away from my computer. As in another city. Hahaha! I usually go to the library where it's quiet and free from any other distraction. That's where my best work comes flowing.

Occasionally, though, when I'm really inspired and can manage to keep myself OFF the internet, I can get some good work done directly on the computer.

I think you have to decide what works best for you since we are all so different. I wish you the best!!

Answer 2

Sorry to upset u but they all work ,
Nicholas Sparks has done it both ways and the results are split. www.Nicholassparks.com
Thrillerwriter Andrew Britton has written two books the first one was in his head and the second one was outlined.
www.andrewbrittonbooks.com
And Dick Francis taperecorder and than has secretary type it And while I am not published yet
I outline as I go on a computer

Answer 3

Tape recorders are helpful if you don't mind giving the appearance of talking to yourself, nothing but emptiness to fill with creative prowess. I don't write much by hand because it's slow, some notes occasionally, but even that is of little use because my penmanship is horrible. More often than not I just sit at the computer and start typing, my first draft is generally my only draft, but it's probably not the best approach.

Answer 4

I just type as it comes to me. Remember, there's always the delete key. My best advice is to invest in the Writer's Market book. It's kind of expensive but it has GREAT tips for getting published. It's very informative. Also, remember that writing the book is the easy part. After you're done, be prepared to write hundreds of query letters and a 2-3 synopsis. It also helps to know where the market is right now. Fiction novels are getting harder and harder to publish.
The best advice I can give you is to write with all your heart. All the money in the world will not make you a better writer.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I used to hand write the first draft, in fact, I still do on occasion. Usually, though, I'll go straight to the computer. I've actually got a story I'm working on right now (on and off) that I strictly do on the computer, though I originally had it hand written. I'll write poems by hand or on the computer, depends on my mood and/or if I have access to a computer at that moment.

Answer 7

Before computers, I wrote everything long hand. Nowadays, I stick to the PC. But in the event of a system's failure, I go back to pen and paper until the problem gets fixed.

Answer 8

I always go directly to the computer. It's faster and more accurate than my handwriting. I might make notes on character names and their associations, but that is all.

I shudder at how the earlier writers had to create their manuscripts on the Royals and the Remingtons. Making a typo was the pits.

Answer 9

Straight to computer. Notes on scraps of paper which are either lost in the mountains of debris in my home or eventually incorporated into the story, if I'm lucky.

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Answer 10

I used to hand write things, but revising on the computer is so much easier, and saves paper.