tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post1099935992320427844..comments2023-09-25T06:03:20.143-07:00Comments on Elizabeth Varadan's Fourth Wish: The Joys of Cyber SpaceElizabeth Varadan, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-12903257575903383872010-11-04T11:02:53.152-07:002010-11-04T11:02:53.152-07:00Thanks, Lydia. "Unplugged" is a good wa...Thanks, Lydia. "Unplugged" is a good way to put it! That's how I felt.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-82462323552237566752010-11-03T15:54:33.034-07:002010-11-03T15:54:33.034-07:00I need more reminders to savor things. I write not...I need more reminders to savor things. I write notes in longhand, and my MS on the computer. Glad you had a good "unplugged" time!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-19780030800736013752010-11-03T10:44:46.487-07:002010-11-03T10:44:46.487-07:00Hi, Jennifer, yes, it's the ease of editing on...Hi, Jennifer, yes, it's the ease of editing on the computer that I couldn't do without. As for starting things longhand, I usually write out the idea for a book or story longhand. And poems always start out longhand. It's been awhile since I've started a book that way. I probably should try that for my next.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-8710326994186571602010-11-03T09:30:57.547-07:002010-11-03T09:30:57.547-07:00I love writing long hand - when I start plotting a...I love writing long hand - when I start plotting a new novel it's completely by hand - I write out scenes that play in my mind, plot notes, research. I just love that process of pen to paper. However once I start writing then I like my computer - so much easier to edit :D<br />JenniferAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-25363023307667197012010-11-03T07:49:39.039-07:002010-11-03T07:49:39.039-07:00Hi, Julie,
I do want to keep the "savoring&q...Hi, Julie,<br /><br />I do want to keep the "savoring". One thing I've noticed with the computer world is that I get caught up in it and get into a sense of rush-rush-rush. So much to do, to read, to write, etc. I love it. But I also loved the time away from it. How contradictory! :-)Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-46780573349481111682010-11-02T19:00:42.951-07:002010-11-02T19:00:42.951-07:00This is timely for me. My computer is really slow...This is timely for me. My computer is really slow right now and it's driving me crazy! Maybe it's time for me to step away from it and savor life away from the screen.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-75883529761354182812010-11-01T14:46:30.471-07:002010-11-01T14:46:30.471-07:00Thanks, Jayne. One thing I notice is that, now, i...Thanks, Jayne. One thing I notice is that, now, if I write longhand, it's hard to keep up with my thoughts. I think that's one reason I'm so addicted to the keyboard!Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-43869053836195119572010-11-01T10:09:33.446-07:002010-11-01T10:09:33.446-07:00My fingers seem to fall over themselves after one ...My fingers seem to fall over themselves after one sheet of A4 - I'm worryingly out of practice with longhand. And welcome back as well!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309191526500602452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-24953586626656439492010-10-31T09:53:46.540-07:002010-10-31T09:53:46.540-07:00Becky, I understand the handwriting thing. And I ...Becky, I understand the handwriting thing. And I do love all the options wordprocessing, particularly cut, paste, copy, print, delete.... I remember typewriter days and carbon copies and white-out, and before that, careful erasures. Ick.<br /><br />Naomi & Rachna, yes, I feel more connected to the page when I write something longhand. Especially on first drafts. It's just that I've grown dependent on getting things out quickly. Maybe not always the best idea when your Muse is whispering.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-42985538486755488902010-10-30T20:28:04.397-07:002010-10-30T20:28:04.397-07:00My first drafts are always in long hand. Welcome b...My first drafts are always in long hand. Welcome back, Elizabeth. Great to see you blogging. :)Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-55225593048731051312010-10-30T11:01:25.763-07:002010-10-30T11:01:25.763-07:00I love this: "It really is possible to write ...I love this: "It really is possible to write longhand"! Good to be reminded of this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-62008642178004461182010-10-30T10:40:06.522-07:002010-10-30T10:40:06.522-07:00I'll always take time to savor things. Since m...I'll always take time to savor things. Since my handwriting is now so bad I can barely read it (age has crooked a couple of my fingers), I find it much easier to caress my Mac's flat keyboard than to grasp pen or pencil.<br /><br />Thank goodness for computers! They keep me connected to the world AND help me write.Becky Mushkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11833297935575559624noreply@blogger.com