Saturday, July 24, 2021

New programs to help your writer's vision

 

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Being a writer means that I am lucky to be blessed with the ability to creatively bring my imagination into the world. To get readers to believe in the characters I create, I must be the first to believe. I found a tool that can help.  I created this drawing when my son was 3 years old and I uploaded it to a site called 'My Heritage'. Watching stagnant photos and drawings come to life, fosters a spark in my mind that aids my imagination. I have tried this site with stock photos and illustrations that match my characters and I can honestly say... time well spent.

To date, I have over 27 story ideas and I am always on the lookout for anything that would shorten the creative-to-production process. Grammarly, of course, is a welcome staple, but my advice to anyone starting a novel is to record yourself telling someone the story; then, transcribe it. Now you can 'edit' by adding and elaborating on ideas which will help to speed up production. If you think this might work for you, check out this sites... 

Otter.ai (also available as a phone app)
Voice In Voice Typing by dictanote - this free download will allow you to have dictation on any platform including blogs.

Here are some excellent phone apps in order of perfection.

Check out these other photos using My Heritage

My Mom

       

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My Grandma

Check out these other local writers that have been added to the RGN list. Happy clicking!