Have you ever come to a realisation that you should have come to a long time ago? This happened to me recently. It was so simple that it really should have occurred to me earlier. It is this: Writing this blog should be a three step process. As realisations go it is not exactly ground breaking but it is true.
The three steps are:
- Write the words. (I am using a Freewrite Alpha for this.)
- Edit the words. (I use Google docs)
- Put the words on to the site and make them look pretty.
Before I always picked a picture before typing. Sometimes this works but often my words go in a different direction and the picture is no longer relevant.
The other thing I am going to do is to try and limit myself to around 500 words. It is a more manageable length for you and for me.
As mentioned above I am using a Freewrite alpha (not pictured) for the drafting stage. Here is a link if you want to get one: https://getfreewrite.com/products/alpha (Not sponsored and all that)
I bought the Alpha after my Freewrite Traveller gave up the ghost. It is wonderful to type on. The click-clack of the keys is very satisfying.
If you’ve followed that link, and seen the price, you might feel it is ridiculous. I get that completely. I did have to think for a long time about it. For me it makes sense as distraction is very easy.
Anyone who has used the internet for research knows this problem. The rabbit warren, as they say. If you’re a writer I am sure you have had this happen. It goes like this…
Let’s say you have a Spanish character in your story. (I am picking Spain at random.) The character just needs a name. You want to be different. You don’t want to put another Lopez or Gonzaras in your story. So you google for Spanish names – it should be a simple matter just to pick one…
Then before you know it you have spent half an hour reading about a Spanish guitar play and bought two of her albums! (This specific example didn’t happen but I am sure you get the general idea.)
Unfortunately, when it comes to my internet distractions, I have never found something so interesting as a new piece of music. For me it is much more likely to just be a YouTube video – and one that I will have forgotten all about by the end of the day.
The new plan is still a work in progress. This draft has been going on for over a month!
I just wanted to say that I have checked this post. I really have. Unfortunately my particular combination of dyslexia and dyspraxia makes it really hard for me to spot typos. Please enjoy and I’ll try not to make too many errors.
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