Jan
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Donna Everhart:
Hi Donna. I'm interested in all facets of book writing, even down to the mechanics and research. I would like to know what kinds of pens and paper(s) are your favorites when you are doing your research, note taking and editing? Thank you :-)
Donna Everhart
Hi Jan - thank you for the question!
I'm a weird sort (I think) when it comes to writing by hand in that I don't do much of it. I have learned the hard way, to jot down notes as I research. While I keep my notes pretty cryptic, I've learned once you land on a fact - write it down. I was researching something once, and had to stop. I didn't bookmark the page, didn't make a note of where I found it - and never could land on it again.
As to paper, what works for me are those small tablets - almost like legal pads, except their 1/4 that size. The ones I use come from Office Depot, and are called "Office Depot Professional, Sugar Cane," (because they're plant based - 80% of the paper is sugar cane fiber.)
The pens - I love a good pen. (some actually make my handwriting look better.) I like a medium point, and use a Pilot G-2, 10 most often.
The funny thing about editing . . . I do it directly in my ms on the computer. Very rarely do I print out pages and hand edit. I read aloud and make corrections on the soft copy. It works fine for me!
I'm a weird sort (I think) when it comes to writing by hand in that I don't do much of it. I have learned the hard way, to jot down notes as I research. While I keep my notes pretty cryptic, I've learned once you land on a fact - write it down. I was researching something once, and had to stop. I didn't bookmark the page, didn't make a note of where I found it - and never could land on it again.
As to paper, what works for me are those small tablets - almost like legal pads, except their 1/4 that size. The ones I use come from Office Depot, and are called "Office Depot Professional, Sugar Cane," (because they're plant based - 80% of the paper is sugar cane fiber.)
The pens - I love a good pen. (some actually make my handwriting look better.) I like a medium point, and use a Pilot G-2, 10 most often.
The funny thing about editing . . . I do it directly in my ms on the computer. Very rarely do I print out pages and hand edit. I read aloud and make corrections on the soft copy. It works fine for me!
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Hi! I just finished reading The Road to Bittersweet. I've read your other 3, too, and truly loved all of them. Are you working on a new book now? Thanks! Cheri P.S. Just as I thought Moonshiner's Daughter would make a great movie--all of your novels would make terrific movies.
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