Sometimes we get too caught up in the tools of our writing trade. Our computers act up and give us grief. Or we can’t get on the Internet and can’t connect with anyone. Or…or…
Hold on a minute. Aren’t we forgetting the other tool of the writing trade? Our imagination. Which leads to being creative. Which leads to some interesting and creative writing.
It you can’t get online, count it as a blessing in disguise. Or a message from the universe to get writing. If the computer is misbehaving, try another way to write. Type on a typewriter – you know that ancient pre-computer method of creating story. Sure, not as good as a computer (copy and paste it was not).
Do any of you even have an old typewriter hidden in your basement or attic? Try a garage or yard sale. Old school, I know. But remember I’m going on the thread that you can’t get on line. But for your info, typewriters are available on e-Bay.
Create a story in your mind and tell it out loud. And if you have a recorder – digital or otherwise – that can operate without being connected – record your story.
Or if all else fails, go back a century or two and do what writers did then. Write with pen and paper.
And maybe write about the problems and pitfalls of writing while being connected.
And yes, fellow and sister writers – I do have an old typewriter. It’s an electric typewriter. Not the best choice if there is a power outage.
Guess I’m heading for some yard and garage sales.
How do you get writing when the technical tools of your trade let you down and give your grief?
Cheers
Sharon
My third Beyond mystery. Written creatively despite computer snafus.
Sharon A. Crawford author 