Writing can take many forms now a days. Some prefer pen and paper and others prefer word processors. I am curious what [email protected] 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, [email protected], what is your software of choice? If you prefer pen and paper, what does your process look like?

  • MorgieOPEnglish
    1•2 years ago

    I have looked into fountain pens before and my head started spinning lol. It may be something that I need to check out, do you have any fountain pen basics or starter pens to look at?

    • @[email protected]English
      1•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.

      • MorgieOPEnglish
        2•2 years ago

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

        • @[email protected]English
          2•2 years ago

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

          • MorgieOPEnglish
            2•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[email protected]

            • @[email protected]English
              3•2 years ago

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

              • MorgieOPEnglish
                2•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!