tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post4356888246058203195..comments2023-11-02T05:29:57.954-04:00Comments on From the Heart: Five Top Tools of the Writing Trade by Diana FlegalAndy Scheer, Hartline Literaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09010440105558099014noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-54679134058412658222013-08-21T15:34:11.825-04:002013-08-21T15:34:11.825-04:00I'm a peek-and-poke typist, so I use Dragon Na...I'm a peek-and-poke typist, so I use Dragon Naturally Speaking on my PC (not a Mac) to save time and my arthritic thumbs. It works best for new text, not so convenient for editing.<br /><br />I have the version that you can train to convert dictation from a digital voice recorder as well as from speaking directly into the headset microphone. That works best if you use the headset microphone to record into the digital voice recorder. <br /><br />I love my little SONY ICD-SX712 recorder - Nuance (maker of Dragon) rates recorders for compatibility and this model rated high. Got it on Amazon for $128 in 2011. BTW, its "meeting mode" did a champion job of recording the workshops I taught last month at Montrose Christian Writers Conference, when the conference's recording equipment wasn't available.Linda Bonney Olinhttp://www.lindabonneyolin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-32181361633069478332013-08-21T12:53:32.019-04:002013-08-21T12:53:32.019-04:00I love the exercise ball idea! And, like you, I f...I love the exercise ball idea! And, like you, I find I get a little more work done thanks to my lap desk! Fun post, Diana!Lisa Lawmaster Hesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12643391477229539125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-61382170119078050022013-08-21T11:43:30.521-04:002013-08-21T11:43:30.521-04:00Collaborators, Editors, creative friends--anyone t...Collaborators, Editors, creative friends--anyone to bounce my typically unorthodox ideas off of.David Stearmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04395390670629888762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-51137269870592866312013-08-21T11:36:36.126-04:002013-08-21T11:36:36.126-04:00I love your list.
Special coffee cup. Check.
Lap...I love your list.<br /><br />Special coffee cup. Check.<br /><br />Lap table. Check.<br /><br />Dragon. Check.<br /><br />But I'd be lost without my online thesaurus. I'm afraid I'd use the same words over and over if I don't have my online crutch.<br /><br />Great post. Robin Gilbert Luftighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676623616230693236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-72022188375958867592013-08-21T11:13:16.455-04:002013-08-21T11:13:16.455-04:00I too love to sit on the exercise ball for the sam...I too love to sit on the exercise ball for the same reason Diana. <br /><br />Jeanette, I need to look into the "standing desk" as our tall kitchen table tends to serve as this purpose for the very reason you purchased one. If we had more room, that would be the next investment to save for. <br /><br />I have a lap desk (aka - breakfast-in-bed tray table) I use and my Dad made me an angled foot stool for when I work from the couch or sitting on the deck. <br /><br />To see pics of the stool, visit my blog: http://www.lisambuske.com/1/post/2013/08/more-than-woodits-a-representation-of-a-fathers-love.html<br /><br />My greatest tool is my "lists". These keep my attention focused and prioritized. I have it in a medium sized notebook and travel with it so when an idea, event, or "oops" come to mind while out and about, I can add it to the lists.<br /><br />Great blog Diana, and I'm enjoying reading the thoughts of others too.<br /><br />Lisa M Buske<br />http://LisaMBuske.comLisa M Buskehttp://lisambuske.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-88480325746064205172013-08-21T11:12:50.110-04:002013-08-21T11:12:50.110-04:00I am very interested in the Dragon Naturally Speak...I am very interested in the Dragon Naturally Speaking that you described. I've been told by our writer's group to tape myself talking and then write it.:)<br />DebbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-73594888353322432592013-08-21T10:36:19.446-04:002013-08-21T10:36:19.446-04:00Ahh, yes. Caffeine!Ahh, yes. Caffeine!Linda Glazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-80034773117047656792013-08-21T10:32:57.356-04:002013-08-21T10:32:57.356-04:00Loved the cups pic! Want them both. :) Some of the...Loved the cups pic! Want them both. :) Some of the ideas resonate w/me & will work on putting them to practice. These aren't exactly tools, but being my a window w/a wonderful view--but not too distracting--is a life saver on the eyes. And a big desk is a necessity to me! Gotta have it. :)Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08765332646987825952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-56559207744154630552013-08-21T07:05:27.662-04:002013-08-21T07:05:27.662-04:00+1 for your comment on using Macs! I do use a lap ...+1 for your comment on using Macs! I do use a lap desk, put in earphones, switch on Pandora and Coffitivity (very low), and sit in my recliner. It's the only way! Tom Threadgillhttp://tomthreadgill.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-54724494305072470692013-08-21T06:50:15.264-04:002013-08-21T06:50:15.264-04:00I think it's actually the stimulants in caffei...I think it's actually the stimulants in caffeine that increase productivity--not the ambient noise. :)Anne Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10164218328146605384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443765296489868573.post-62846862395272679752013-08-21T02:53:38.988-04:002013-08-21T02:53:38.988-04:00My best tool is my timer. It keeps me on task by l...My best tool is my timer. It keeps me on task by limiting my time on social media, keeps me from being distracted by other little jobs around the house, and forces me to tough it out until my writing time is over. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01876773705678028898noreply@blogger.com