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I tend to do both kinds of writing, sit down and shoot, and sit and ponder and carefully write.

I would love a stream-of-consciousness recorder to grab all the thoughts constantly running around in my head so I wouldn’t lose so many before I can get them down on paper or into the computer. I carry a notebook and write notes quickly on scraps of paper, but it’s still not quick enough for some of those fleeting ideas that I’d like to remember and research further.

Any suggestions?

Thanks for a great article,
Sherri

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I tend to work more efficiently when I just sit down and go with my idea - almost like being under a time pressure. When I’m “forced” to produce, it helps me focus, otherwise I want to sit there and proofread forever.

I’m also trying something new - voice writing software. It’s really cool and it helps me when the words don’t flow through the pen or keyboard.

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@Jan–It’s so nice to hear that somebody else has the same issue with clutter that I do. I HATE working with clutter. I find that it’s like my brain is keeping mental tabs of everything on the desk. “I’ll do this first, then that, but that pile over there can wait…” The more that’s on my desk, the busier my mind is trying to keep track of everything. If the desk is clear, then I can focus.

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