Choosing Materials for Writing

Choosing Materials for Writing

The first thing most people do, is to grab a laptop, or a computer, when they wish to start writing. When you suffer with Writer's Block - mentioned in a previous entry here - it can evoke the same emotions that would plague an artist with a blank canvas. It is for this reason that artists make use of visual diaries as well.

In the previous blog entry on Overcoming Writer's Block, you will find a list of journals that would help you overcome writer's block. The books do not allow you to use your PC, Mac, or laptop. It does, however, make for an interesting choice of writing materials. These materials will allow the creative juices to flow, and add interest to the activity of writing.

The best way to create this entry here is to use the books of the previous entry to illustrate the writing materials. One can start here with the mind mapping book. To make it interesting, you might want  to use different colored felt-tip pens, or colorful pencils. The coloring pencils come in pencil type as well as watercolor type (aquarel pencils).

How about using your new word journal using a calligraphy pen. This is a pen that can be fun to use in itself, and could also allow your thinking to flow easily. These pens are often well-balanced, and makes its use to write with, very enjoyable.

The same applies to ballpoint pens. Use these pens with your carry-along notebook. Choose a ballpoint pen that is well-balanced. It will make using it a pleasure. It also contains ink that flows easier than a cheaper ballpoint This means that, you woudl not be frustrated when you want to jot down something quickly.

It is also fun to have notebooks that have a special kind of paper for each of your books, so that it is fun and easy to use.