At first, I was not the strongest advocate for incorporating technology into the writing process. But the more I tried to avoid technology all together while writing, the harder I found it to actually motivate myself. It’s almost impossible to this day to ignore technology. We are surrounded by technological distractions at almost any given…
The Lost Art of Handwriting Notes
Whenever I get an idea for a character or a story, I actually feel anxious if I don’t get a chance to write it down. I rush to find the first piece of paper I can and usually end up losing the note anyway. Although I have all the apps I mentioned in the post…
Notepad & Writing Apps (iOS edition)
Hanx Writer – created by Hitcents.com, Inc. Cost: Free What does it do well? It works as a creative notepad on your phone. Gives the impression of writing on a typewriter while using your cell phone. How does this help? This app is helpful if you get a sudden inspiration and want to jot it down. The…
Writing Prompts #1
I always find it extremely helpful when I am struggling with writing, to have a prompt ready to get the juices flowing, as they say. Sometimes I really enjoy starting with a funny one and turning it into something sad or dramatic. Here are a couple that I came up with. As always please…
Analysis of 30 Websites on “Writing”
After deciding I wanted to spend time researching “How to Write”, I did some perusing of the internet to see what resources were already available. Here is a list of 30 websites I viewed that focus on writing. This list also includes, the audience focus of these websites, and if I believe them to be…
What NOT to Do
I decided to spend a day trying to sit down and write like I normally do. I didn’t change anything about my day. I wanted to document all the distractions I face when I am trying to make time for myself to write. Using this list I am hoping to find ways to address these…
Introduction
Welcome to Write to Begin! I have created this website to help young perspective writers, like myself, learn how to start writing. I am not going to teach the basics of grammar and language. That is something that I hope you might already have a slight grasp on, and if not I know there are…
Write To Begin 