Subj : Re: multi vs single tasking and whether you are on the spectrum
To   : poindexter FORTRAN
From : Gryphon
Date : Sat Aug 16 2025 03:32:45

On 06 Aug 2025, poindexter FORTRAN said the following...
 
 pF>  I'm getting into writing again, and looking into setting up a computer
 pF>  with limited apps and a full-screen word processor. Even then, the
 pF>  temptation to look up a reference or a source I'm writing about is
 pF>  tempting.
 pF> 
 pF>  Right now, I do most of my writing exercises on a 45 cent spiral
 pF>  notebook with a 20 cent Bic pen. Combining a distraction-free
 pF>  environment with the added effort of putting pen to paper ends up being
 pF>  much more focused than even a full-screen word processor. Without
 pF>  context switching from writing to looking up something on the web and
 pF>  back, I'm much more focused - and more relaxed and clear-headed when
 pF>  I'm done.

I'm trying to get into writing myself and I find that my preferred way of writing also seems to be by writing with a pen in a lined notebook.

What genre of writing to you do?

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