Comments on: Do You Dream of Being an Organized Writer?

By: Linda Maye Adams, Soldier, Storyteller

Linda Maye Adams, Soldier, Storyteller — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:54:12 +0000

I'm not disorganized, though if you were to talk to a left-brainer who looked at the way I organize, he would think I was because I'm messy. Not greatly messy, but I use piles. I need stuff to be out so I can see while I'm working on it. Putting it in a drawer is like putting it into a black hole. So organization tip: If you're like me, try getting an upright magazine box and put it on a shelf. Store papers in that (I do this for mail). But set up a simple rule, like "Empty when full," or "Review on the first of the month."

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 20:44:37 +0000

In reply to ericjbaker. *clutches sides laughing over Commando* If you saw my post at More Cowbell today, you'd understand why this comment is so freaking funny. Thanks, Eric, and I understand. :-)

By: ericjbaker

ericjbaker — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 20:41:00 +0000

I am a totally disorganized writer, and I love it. As a self-decribed anal-retentive control freak in real life, it's my one chance to go commando.

By: catemorgan

catemorgan — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 14:25:33 +0000

I love One Note! But I write on my lunch hour and so have to save my work on Evernote Web--then I go home to my laptop and copy and paste my work into Scrivener. However, I do dock One Note to my sidebar when I'm doing workshop critiques to make notes on what I'm reading. I also use it as my Little Black Book for story ideas.

By: latiaslunna

latiaslunna — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 09:29:48 +0000

I love paper - mostly Moleskine. And also Evernote. How can be something from Microsoft better than Evernote?? 🙂

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 05:10:06 +0000

In reply to John Holton. Vista sucked bad, John. I absolutely don't blame you on that one. If you reconsider, you can get OneNote for your Mac. :-)

By: John Holton

John Holton — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 05:03:55 +0000

I hate paper, too. I've been using Springpad for a couple of years now, and it does what I need it to do. Plus, I have an internal bias against Microsoft: Vista turned me into a Mac and Linux person.

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 04:04:01 +0000

In reply to C. K. Crouch. C.K., I always tell people it's about having a system. As long as it keeps you in forward motion, you're good. :-)

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 04:02:55 +0000

In reply to Carol Bodensteiner. You're welcome, Carol! And I hope you come to class. We're gonna cover really cool writer-y stuff. :-)

By: ramblingsfromtheleft

ramblingsfromtheleft — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 23:56:54 +0000

Jenny, I would expect no less from you. Me? I have a problem with my left hand and gave up manual writing years ago. I save ideas on the computer, on discs and flash drives. I have tons of documents with dozens of characters I will use one day. I write down my plans for the month, for my writing, my crafts or doctor appointments and then print and post them to my board.

However, when I try to organize according to a plan or program my brain turns to oatmeal. I envy you the ability to convert from the blasted "to-do" lists and sticky notes to a truly amazing program. Yet I picture myself trying to master calculus again.

Thanks for the unscheduled post and good work on your new course 🙂