tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post8772619559101769077..comments2024-03-25T05:22:06.514-04:00Comments on Merely Day By Day: Notebooks: Bound or Digital? That is the QuestionCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-37198909725364821472013-07-02T08:14:47.537-04:002013-07-02T08:14:47.537-04:00Interesting... Your niece uses my iPhone, iPod, i...Interesting... Your niece uses my iPhone, iPod, iPad or any other device where she can type, or record her text. She loves that microphone tool on the 'Notes' pages in Apple devices. But, she also video-records herself using the video capabilities. I love to see her sing her own songs, make up stories, 'interview'' the cat, etc... It seems we will struggle with what works,digital or paper,because we have gotten to use both, but I think her generation will pick up a device and work out how to tell their stories. Thanks for inspiring both of us to write! Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01955410808513879596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-12803193677789152482013-06-27T09:37:19.646-04:002013-06-27T09:37:19.646-04:00Carol,
I'm so sorry to hear about your iPad. ...Carol,<br />I'm so sorry to hear about your iPad. That's just awful! I'm glad to know I'm not the only one struggling with the dilemma. Maybe with this community, and the time we have to play with ideas during our break, we can get it figured out. <br /><br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-58321341543968711362013-06-27T09:36:13.580-04:002013-06-27T09:36:13.580-04:00Readers, Amy suggested My Daily Journal. Here'...Readers, Amy suggested My Daily Journal. Here's the link: http://www.jisoftwareco.com/iPad_Journal/Welcome.html.<br /><br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-10787443028099348292013-06-27T09:34:51.318-04:002013-06-27T09:34:51.318-04:00Amy,
My husband said the same thing, "Fill o...Amy, <br />My husband said the same thing, "Fill out the app review." Like you, he thinks they will read them and work to improve. I must say "building the plan as they fly it" sounds a little scary....lol. <br /><br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-62026467085460271592013-06-27T09:33:10.935-04:002013-06-27T09:33:10.935-04:00I'll be interested to hear about your notebook...I'll be interested to hear about your notebook time, Katherine.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-36268196777910452172013-06-26T08:02:00.313-04:002013-06-26T08:02:00.313-04:00Cathy,
I'm interested to see how your notebook...Cathy,<br />I'm interested to see how your notebook dilemma unfolds. I'm in a similar place, I think. I have kept a notebook for many, many years, since high school, but the last few years, I just have not used it very much. Instead, I write pretty much everything on the computer. Which I totally love. But which I also feel guilty about because I don't keep up with my writer's notebook. And this was going to be my summer to really get good at evernote, but then my ipad was stolen. Can't wait to see how this unfolds. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-51057488104300885272013-06-26T01:01:57.871-04:002013-06-26T01:01:57.871-04:00Cathy,
I enjoyed reading your post about the noteb...Cathy,<br />I enjoyed reading your post about the notebook dilemma...I think like JenM-"And" instead of "or". I do like the journal app I shared with you yesterday via twitter-just can't draw and sync with evernote. Maybe the app developers need to know what we're striving for with our quest for the perfect notebook app. I have heard app enthusiasts encourage contacting the developers and letting them know what you're wanting from the app-suggesting the ideas to them-after all, many of them are building the plane as they fly it! ;) (as an aside-I just told Kam yesterday to contact the Minecraft developers as he had an idea for multiplayer mode-so we emailed them to let them know...)<br />Happy Writing-your goals all seem doable as well as inspirational!Amy Ruddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177520075043676835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-76107934156095171492013-06-25T22:59:22.271-04:002013-06-25T22:59:22.271-04:00Can't wait to see what you end up using. I am ...Can't wait to see what you end up using. I am pretty addicted to tech normally so I decided to try and use the notebook for this and see how it feels. Let us know what apps eventually work for you. Katherine Sokolowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613122879321312187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-40393178343361746662013-06-25T21:58:21.610-04:002013-06-25T21:58:21.610-04:00Jennifer,
YES to "AND instead of OR!" I...Jennifer,<br />YES to "AND instead of OR!" It's the obvious answer I think. You remind me that perhaps different tools work better for different types of idea collection. I hope this event will help me figure that out a bit. I'm so excited to get started figuring out which digital apps I want to use, but then I read your notebook description "ovely, soft-and-smooth-on-my-fingers notebook" and I want to run to grab my journal. And what's an AquaNote???? Do they have a notebook that records your thoughts as you drift between being asleep and awake? Oh my. Learning and collaborating online is dangerous. Oh, the fun I can have.<br /><br />Cathy<br /><br />Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-82629626988900973252013-06-25T21:54:11.878-04:002013-06-25T21:54:11.878-04:00Jaana,
Thanks for stopping. You'll have to te...Jaana,<br />Thanks for stopping. You'll have to tell me how you like the paper notebook and what you learn about this medium. I feel just like you in my quest --- time will tell. I'm glad to have this event to give me incentive to figure it out.<br /><br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-12986553656756165502013-06-25T21:52:57.435-04:002013-06-25T21:52:57.435-04:00Kay,
Love this point, "I think there's ro...Kay,<br />Love this point, "I think there's room for all kinds of low and high tech to capture writing." I think I need to be more flexible with myself on this. I think I want to make it one way, but there are too many different types of thinking/artifacts/images I collect. <br /><br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-30791056875415795762013-06-25T21:49:53.971-04:002013-06-25T21:49:53.971-04:00Anita,
Are you able to write and draw on Evernote?...Anita,<br />Are you able to write and draw on Evernote? I am able to send things to Evernote, but haven't been able to actually draw right on the pages. How do you like having your pages in Evernote? Did you create notebooks within Evernote? I'd love to hear how you save and organize. I use Evernote all the time in my classroom, but haven't transitioned as easily with thinking of ways to use it in my daily life. That's backwards, isn't it.<br /><br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-48812438000192121652013-06-25T21:47:27.368-04:002013-06-25T21:47:27.368-04:00Chris,
Like you I like to buy new notebooks. Ther...Chris,<br />Like you I like to buy new notebooks. There's something about choosing a notebook, the potential of the blank pages, the possibilities of the writing to come. There is something about taking pen to paper, isn't there. Today I started playing with the Noteshelf app and had some designing notebooks. Not quite the same --- but fun.<br /><br />Slice of Life (I tried to scope a name, but couldn't figure it out),<br />I have some barely used notebooks too --- mostly because, as Chris said, they're fun to buy. You make an excellent point about rereading and reworking. I don't do that nearly enough either. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping,<br />Cathy<br /><br />Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-21327401024367726552013-06-25T21:34:16.548-04:002013-06-25T21:34:16.548-04:00Linda,
Google docs is a terrific tool. I do love ...Linda,<br />Google docs is a terrific tool. I do love the way you can access it from anywhere. You are smart to keep constant word files of your blog. I have never attempted this and sometimes worry about losing everything. <br /><br />You make a terrific point about the slowness of a notebook. There is something about thinking, forming the letters, writing the words that causes one to pause. I think it is great that you sketch. I need to do more of that, but drawing is such a challenge for me. <br /><br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-56737052733381132392013-06-25T20:13:54.969-04:002013-06-25T20:13:54.969-04:00How about AND instead of OR? I have a lovely, sof...How about AND instead of OR? I have a lovely, soft-and-smooth-on-my-fingers notebook on the couch at home (my main writing space), several small notepads scattered through the upstairs and my purses (including AquaNotes in the shower -- best invention EVER!), AND lists of ideas / links to inspiring slices that I want to use as mentor texts in Evernote. It's not pretty, but it works -- I'm not an artist, so the inability to draw doesn't bother me. Good luck in your quest! :-)JenniferMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603450967368808356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-19242695545026851372013-06-25T19:27:43.196-04:002013-06-25T19:27:43.196-04:00I do they same thing with notebooks! I think one o...I do they same thing with notebooks! I think one of my issues is I didn't really start writing until I did stuff with the local NWP branch. I wasn't in the habit of bringing a notebook each time, and they gave us notebooks at every PD I went to. So I had a bunch of barely used notebooks laying around. Then I went to Summer Institute and did a blog. I like the notebook for personal thoughts (I need to get myself to actually go back and reread and rework stuff), but the blog for things to "publish" (this is all one-and-done writing...I also need to work on that!). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-42942340041945847842013-06-25T18:57:11.096-04:002013-06-25T18:57:11.096-04:00I started a paper notebook yesterday. Haven't ...I started a paper notebook yesterday. Haven't had one at home in a long time. I wanted to write using a different medium this summer; to see if I can capture different ideas. Time will tell.<br />P.S. Bookmarked your blog for future reference!Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-86730293151305667322013-06-25T18:29:14.060-04:002013-06-25T18:29:14.060-04:00I had to read your post about notebooks after writ...I had to read your post about notebooks after writing about the same thing yesterday. Thanks for linking to my post! I think there's room for all kinds of low and high tech to capture writing. I can't remember which writer (maybe Anne Lamott) shared that she uses index cards to capture ideas on the go. Once written on, they could be put in a box or taped into a notebook. Let me know if you find a good digital app. I sometimes forget that my blog writing is writing, too.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-20824557074288594782013-06-25T17:03:31.972-04:002013-06-25T17:03:31.972-04:00The app is Notability, I guess I'm not a caref...The app is Notability, I guess I'm not a careful reader in the middle of the word. :-)elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348895330633879894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-85093204925416557892013-06-25T13:15:34.039-04:002013-06-25T13:15:34.039-04:00I LOVE beautiful notebooks...I have one that I sti...I LOVE beautiful notebooks...I have one that I still keep....but most of my own writer's notebook idea pages are now on Evernote. I can write and doodle...it is not quite like pencil and paper...but it is saved in a safe and easily accessible place. I did buy a "stylus" to make the pencil writing piece easier - a $10 special purchase of a gorgeous wood like face pencil! drferreriblogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08800953133789773280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-42495732409186208702013-06-25T12:48:55.692-04:002013-06-25T12:48:55.692-04:00I l.o.v.e. buying journals and then I tell myself ...I l.o.v.e. buying journals and then I tell myself I should write...and sometimes I do. Thanks for the inspiration to capture an idea each day. Like you, I want to find an app, but I love putting ideas on paper. <br />Hmmmm....Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102939630771341497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-46440395965904160872013-06-25T12:41:26.545-04:002013-06-25T12:41:26.545-04:00Cathy, thanks for all the links-I'm always int...Cathy, thanks for all the links-I'm always interested in new stuff! I don't have an app in mind that does all those things, but do store things in Google Drive that I want to access from anywhere. It will do pics too, I think. And sometimes I just e-mail my pics to myself, then off load them to IPhoto. I keep constant Word files of all the writing I do for my blog & other things I work on, but first I use a notebook, enjoy the slowness of it, do some sketching, etc. I'm starting a new one for Teachers Write, but have used notebooks for a long time, with my students and to do lessons, and to sketch. I'm kind of all over the place. I think you just have to do what works best for you! Love all that you said here, much to think over!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-23886866147272565302013-06-25T12:28:20.622-04:002013-06-25T12:28:20.622-04:00Elsie,
Thanks for the suggestion. I use this app...Elsie,<br />Thanks for the suggestion. I use this app for reading PDFs, but hadn't really thought about it a a Writer's Notebook. I'll take a look at it again.<br /><br />Notebooks are a puzzle.<br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-699397659689455615.post-40981231672083170182013-06-25T12:24:29.778-04:002013-06-25T12:24:29.778-04:00Notebooks have always been a puzzle for me too. Th...Notebooks have always been a puzzle for me too. Thanks for the links, I will explore them further. Check into the app Noteability (it's $1.99). I think you can draw, take photos, and type with it. I saw people using it at All Write.elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348895330633879894noreply@blogger.com