tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post3750901550646136629..comments2024-03-10T12:09:50.303-05:00Comments on UNDER THE TIKI HUT : Creating: Writing ToolsCarol Kilgorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-54365703218262984122011-06-30T08:07:34.420-05:002011-06-30T08:07:34.420-05:00Glynis - AutoCrit makes you work :)
Arlee - Dunno...Glynis - AutoCrit makes you work :)<br /><br />Arlee - Dunno. Takes a long time to wash shampoo out of your hair with some of those really low-flow shower heads, though.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-79493482236687293252011-06-29T20:45:07.885-05:002011-06-29T20:45:07.885-05:00Uh, I'm thinking that some people are taking a...Uh, I'm thinking that some people are taking awfully long showers. What about water conservation?<br /><br />If I'm not writing on the computer, a good old legal pad or composition book and a pen are my favorites.<br /><br />Now to check Autocrit.<br /><br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-58633115476409195912011-06-29T11:43:52.262-05:002011-06-29T11:43:52.262-05:00Both of your suggestions are fantastic. I even ema...Both of your suggestions are fantastic. I even emailed the autocrit link to my daughter. Thank you, Carol.G. J. Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09716902434885633884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-24010216010052202612011-06-28T22:12:57.963-05:002011-06-28T22:12:57.963-05:00Theresa - I keep index cards and pencils on my nig...Theresa - I keep index cards and pencils on my nightstand.<br /><br />Medeia - I'm using Excel on my current project, too.<br /><br />Jayne - I don't know. Check it out and let us know!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-16928322115074530522011-06-28T21:47:44.307-05:002011-06-28T21:47:44.307-05:00Is that waterproof paper also mold proof? Good stu...Is that waterproof paper also mold proof? Good stuff here, all of the products new to me! :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-70852679717117425712011-06-28T19:46:11.718-05:002011-06-28T19:46:11.718-05:00I bookmarked Autocrit. Thanks for sharing it.
I ...I bookmarked Autocrit. Thanks for sharing it.<br /><br />I use Excel for outlines.<br /><br />Other than that, I love multi-colored gel pens for hard copy edits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-53167711910314068862011-06-28T19:34:07.037-05:002011-06-28T19:34:07.037-05:00Other than spell check and an on-line thesaurus, I...Other than spell check and an on-line thesaurus, I don't use any tools. The last one you wrote about intrigues me, so I'm going to check it out.<br /><br />When I get an idea in the shower, I just repeat it in my head until I get out. The middle-of-the-night ideas are harder. But if I don't get up, I'll lose the thought!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-92081456766517527062011-06-27T17:58:48.690-05:002011-06-27T17:58:48.690-05:00Lydia - Check it out.
VR - Oops! Lots of people l...Lydia - Check it out.<br /><br />VR - Oops! Lots of people love Scrivener. I tried the beta for PC, but found it slow and clunky. Maybe it was the beta part.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-64188506421064871112011-06-27T16:06:29.749-05:002011-06-27T16:06:29.749-05:00Two great links! Looking forward to trying AutoCri...Two great links! Looking forward to trying AutoCrit. I already take extra showers for inspiration, waterproof paper is only going to add to my water bill. :)<br /><br />My favorite tool is Scrivener. It allows me to outline, cork board, do context searches, store & retrieve research in every form imaginable. It also provides word frequency reports, and stores consultable snapshots of mss drafts. Best part? It does all this without ever requiring me to open a 2nd program or window. Wouldn't write without it.VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-59173147276258107332011-06-27T16:00:19.868-05:002011-06-27T16:00:19.868-05:00I've never used Autocrit, but I may have to no...I've never used Autocrit, but I may have to now!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-85270688132887261332011-06-27T13:48:01.496-05:002011-06-27T13:48:01.496-05:00Lisa - You're welcome :)
Talli - Writer's...Lisa - You're welcome :)<br /><br />Talli - Writer's Cafe is new to me. I'll take a peek!<br /><br />Laura - Do it!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-62376279094570276342011-06-27T13:06:31.806-05:002011-06-27T13:06:31.806-05:00I STILL need to check out auto-crit. Love the link...I STILL need to check out auto-crit. Love the link! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-92117721096232233192011-06-27T12:26:37.194-05:002011-06-27T12:26:37.194-05:00I use Writer's Cafe - it's a planning soft...I use Writer's Cafe - it's a planning software. I like that I can do timelines.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-70598805234072673992011-06-27T11:52:18.328-05:002011-06-27T11:52:18.328-05:00Thanks for the link!Thanks for the link!notesfromnadirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904500676081267972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-62293169684879076842011-06-27T11:30:23.456-05:002011-06-27T11:30:23.456-05:00Becky - AutoCrit works for any kind of writing. It...Becky - AutoCrit works for any kind of writing. It starts off by showing you overused words and goes on from there.<br /><br />Alex - Do check it out. It's a learning experience and a godsend for editing.<br /><br />Hart - Try them all!<br /><br />LR - Exactly!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-45189371555236436632011-06-27T10:41:31.202-05:002011-06-27T10:41:31.202-05:00Bonnie - I'm a Savvy Author member :) However,...Bonnie - I'm a Savvy Author member :) However, I prefer AutoCrit to the one Savvy Authors uses. A matter of personal preference. I edit on hard copy, too.<br /><br />Clarissa - Who knows what they'll come up with next :)<br /><br />Joanne - I don't have an ereader yet, but I will one day. It's good to know. I don't have a journal for each project, but I do keep a binder.<br /><br />Janet - Mine usually works overtime. Give AutoCrit a try. It will do short bits for free.<br /><br />Terry - I've tried post-its and note cards. For me they work so-so.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-427708458367674502011-06-27T09:56:59.524-05:002011-06-27T09:56:59.524-05:00Wow autocrit is neat. Just tried it out with a pie...Wow autocrit is neat. Just tried it out with a piece of text. Of course not everything it finds is "wrong" but it helps you see repetitions clearly. Cool.LRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839870925431989156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-58712130600265130232011-06-27T09:43:21.885-05:002011-06-27T09:43:21.885-05:00Oh, YAY for waterproof stuff! I am pretty good ab...Oh, YAY for waterproof stuff! I am pretty good about keeping my ordinary notebooks dry, and I can USUALLY get as far as getting out of the shower to get my ideas down, but when I power walk I'd love to have a little notebook with me--that is a lot longer to have to remember, and often I am in rain or am sweaty... very nice solution.<br /><br />AutoCrit sounds pretty cool. I will have to think about that option.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-40359515699633600382011-06-27T09:08:10.334-05:002011-06-27T09:08:10.334-05:00I'll have to check out AutoCrit.I'll have to check out AutoCrit.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-26176411446041390502011-06-27T08:33:50.322-05:002011-06-27T08:33:50.322-05:00Hi Carol. Wonderful suggestions! I've never he...Hi Carol. Wonderful suggestions! I've never heard of AutoCrit, either. Not sure if it would work for me since I'm writing memoir. The waterproof paper and pens are a riot!! Thanks for sharing!!BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-38166051918490535022011-06-27T08:26:29.550-05:002011-06-27T08:26:29.550-05:00I use foam core boards and post its. Lots of them....I use foam core boards and post its. Lots of them. And I totally agree that autocrit is worth the Savvy Authors membership. It's a great tool for making you look at your manuscript with a more critical eye.<br /><br />Terry<br /><a href="http://terryodell.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Terry's Place</a><br /><a href="http://www.terryodell.com" rel="nofollow">Romance with a Twist--of Mystery</a>Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-37918527382807235932011-06-27T08:18:01.509-05:002011-06-27T08:18:01.509-05:00I think imagination is one of a writer's best ...I think imagination is one of a writer's best tools. Without it how would we come up with all our fabulous ideas. Well, I am behind the times, too, I have never heard of AutoCrit.Janet,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17796999156668844943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-56632128128002770492011-06-27T08:06:34.001-05:002011-06-27T08:06:34.001-05:00I've got a couple. Each project has its own j...I've got a couple. Each project has its own journal to jot notes and ideas in. And now, my eReader. You can put your manuscript on it as a pdf document and read it that way for a different view of the work.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-42217410287105565982011-06-27T08:06:20.759-05:002011-06-27T08:06:20.759-05:00I have used autocrit and you're right, it'...I have used autocrit and you're right, it's a great tool. But, waterproof paper? How cool is that! Thanks for the post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1283987261815273280.post-33562904882818474862011-06-27T07:22:31.368-05:002011-06-27T07:22:31.368-05:00Hi Carol, CUTE! Love the reminder.
I love AutoCr...Hi Carol, CUTE! Love the reminder. <br /><br />I love AutoCrit. I don't know if you know this, but if you're a Premium member of Savvy Authors (savvyauthors.com) you have access to AutoCrit as well as a multitude of other awesome tools and benefits. For instance the month of July - for premium members only) there are pitch appointments available online to agents and editors FOR FREE. <br /><br />Anyway, thought I would pass that along. I like to print my books out and edit wtih a red pen. Makes me feel all special lol <br /><br />have a great week!Bonnie R. Paulsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02099325696949990504noreply@blogger.com