The walk 2 work

This post is about the best writers' tools.  It is as much about the Alphasmart NEO, a portable electronic word processor, as it is about its new-age competitors.  Disclaimer: I feel the  Alphasmart Neo has been the one purchase that has proved to be most useful. However, I still have the  Astrohaus  Freewrite adorning my table, as it is a delight to look at.  Alphasmart NEO or the Renaissance NEO 2     A Portable Electronic word processor & the best writing tool after the typewriter for the writer in you Pros: ·          Full-size keyboard, and one of the best feel better than anything the laptop world could throw at you ·          Has digital output: AB USB connector, can move your text without requiring any installation on the computer (Computer software to manage the NEO is available as a free download) ·      ...

Henry Miller’s 11 Commandments for Writing Well (A nice articel by by Michael Edmondstone) When Henry Miller penned these rules for writing well, he was speaking to the struggles that he faced on a regular basis. However, these commandments are useful to all, even in areas of life outside of writing. Here is his most precious advice to creative types, unlocked. 1. Work on one thing at a time until finished. This can be a challenge for writers because of our intrinsic penchant for daydreaming and creating new story lines, but commitment is key. Whatever it is that you’re working on, make it profound enough to dive into, instead of dipping your toe into several shallow pools. 2. Start no more new books, add no more new material to “Black Spring.” Miller’s note to himself seems to send a simple message that all writers can use: don’t focus on perfection in your writing. As long as there are words on a page, there will al...