: Re: Initial Writing Medium I am curious which is better for a beginning writer (or writer) starting a new story. Pen and paper or the computer? Pen & Paper is a lot more sketchy (like the

@Samaraweera193

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I try to write primarily at the computer, for the sake of revision control. However, when I'm stuck I find that switching to fountain pen or typewriter can help me push through the block. Just the fact of changing from one medium to another can get my brain to "reset" sometimes, and I find it easier to get out of a rut and into a rhythm with the increased tactile feedback. Also, since I work at the computer for a living, getting away from backlit screens when I can helps fight eye strain, and my typing is fast enough that transcription is an almost-trivial task.

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