Writing can take many forms now a days. Some prefer pen and paper and others prefer word processors. I am curious what !writing@beehaw.org uses for their own writing.

For me I have used Scrivener before but found it too powerful for my style of writing. I now find myself using Google docs since it can sync to so many places and I can write wherever I go. (If anyone has a FOSS Google docs alternative I am all ears)

So, !writing@beehaw.org, what is your software of choice? If you prefer pen and paper, what does your process look like?

  • Maerman@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Get yourself a Platinum Preppy, with a Fine nib. You can get them on Amazon (or, preferrably, a more ethical site like Goulet Pens) for under $10. It’s not a mortgage payment, but it writes really well, and the Fine nib is good for many people’s handwriting. I would also suggest you start with ink cartridges rather than bottled ink. The cartridges are more expensive for less choice in terms of colour, but bottled ink is a whole world on its own. You do not want to dive into that unless you feel ready.

    Also, there is now a fountain pen community on Lemmy. I am not sure what the URL is, but it should pop up in a search. You can make a post there to get some more input from people who probably know better than me.

    • Morgie@beehaw.orgOPEnglish
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      2 years ago

      Thanks for the suggestion! I will check it out and look for that community.

      • Maerman@beehaw.orgEnglish
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        2 years ago

        No worries. And sorry for the wall of text in my previous comment. I get excited sometimes.

        • Morgie@beehaw.orgOPEnglish
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          2 years ago

          I get the same way so no worries there! I think I found one but gonna refine my searches to see if there are any others out there.

          Edit: Looks like the only one I can find is !fountainpens@sopuli.xyz

          • Maerman@beehaw.orgEnglish
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            2 years ago

            That’s the one. I’ll see you over there. Good luck; I hope you find some good advice.

            • Morgie@beehaw.orgOPEnglish
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              2 years ago

              Just ordered the Platinum Preppy with two extra ink cartridges for $16 shipped. I’m excited to try it out when it arrived!