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Originally Posted by DanaC
*smiles* I also have some affection for vellum.
I find the biggest difference between writing by hand and typing is to do with speed of thought and translation of that thought to the page. I find when I write by hand, i have to consciously avoid skipping syllables. I cannot form the words fast enough.
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I noticed a large difference when I had something important to say to one of my friends that has been acting differently towards me (upsetting me) and wrote it all out in a message as an e-mail (erased it). Then I took out the pen and paper to write the letter. The tones of each were drastically different, at the same speed, and the same amount of editing. The point was the same, but the tone took on some changes that were more detailed and effective;hence I have decided to write letters to correspond again.
If you are bored maybe you could try this Dana. Write something to someone that you feel is important to you (you don't have to send it). Do it first with your word editing program or an e-mail, and save it. Then take out the pen and paper to tackle the same subject. I have the possible subject ready: a letter or message to your friend J full of things you need to tell him. (or whatever is on your mind) Just make sure the subject is the same.
Then read both. See if the tone changes or if any other major element changes. You might be surprised at what you find there, and you might not.
(I forget sometimes that no one wastes time doing things that I do)