StorytimeWednesday

Many writers start off using Microsoft Word since it comes with most computers and laptops to start their writing careers. As a published Author, that's how I started. However, since that time, I have graduated to multiple pieces of software because I am difficult to please when it comes to software. Since I write multiple versions of writing projects, I seem to use a variety of programs to produce my work. When I write a book, story, I lay it out in  storybook or celtex script writing software, because it's just easier for me to lay it out as a movie script on paper because that's how I see it in my head. Then once I am done with say, the forth draft of the script, I can then begin the process of  turning it into a book by discribing a room, a person, or a scene in general.  As I said, Microsoft Word is the cheapest way to start your writing career. Once you get one story out of your head, try investing in more strategic software that is specialized for other purposes.  Ce

 Key to why you should be Journaling  As a storyteller you always have ideas floating around in your head, but never seem to remember them when you are able to sit down and start writing. That’s where journaling comes in handy. Never leave home without some form of notebook in your bag or pocket. I have two types of journals, a larger one for when just sitting at my desk and something pops into my mind and I want to jot it down. The smaller one has two purposes, first as a journal for quick notes and the other is sketching/watercolor pieces that I want to paint later. Either way I am always prepared to ensure I don’t miss a thought or a painting idea. The large one measures 7 x 6 and the smaller one measures 5.5 x 3.5. Journaling has many purposes, lets go over the many concept ideas I have as to why you should journal. 1)       Data Dump from your mind. When you feel like you have a million ideas, storylines or plots floating in your head and you just need to get them out, sit dow