No outlines for me, now that I discovered they are a waste of time, because I don’t follow them. I’m very fond of using the Read Aloud feature as I go, to be sure the rhythm sounds right to me, and I don’t have any missed words.
I have my templates set up so that each book is consistent, and I draft all my chapters that way. I’ve tried a couple of other programs, but I find Word is my favorite, hands down. Trouble was, I spent more time doing all of that than I did actually writing. I tried Scrivener and discovered it was great fun, playing with index cards and outlines, etc. Is anyone still using a typewriter? A goose quill and papyrus? Honestly, if I had to change typewriter ribbons I probably wouldn’t write. I even read on the iPad using a Kindle app. I have pens and paper, but my adaptation to the electronic age is complete. This is for random ideas, and the occasional cool name I stumble across. I know other programs will do this too, but there you are. It allows me to set up indents and spacing how I like it. I can copy and paste with my finger on the iPad and type on the keyboard. There was a learning curve, but I’m content with it. I know I’m already different, but I write with Apple Pages as my word processor. This has no batteries, and attaches magnetically to the iPad. It helps when I’m writing the interviews I host on my site. I like the ability to use the split screen. What writing tools do you use? Why do you prefer them?
Seems simple enough, but I also want to get some comments flowing. This time my task is to pose a writing question. We take turns on Fridays, and the assignments are rotating.
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