writing or typing?

I liked your discussion ... for me I prefer to type ... I'm faster like that and I use all my fingers while typing so all my fingers are relaxed LOL ... as for writing while using three fingers to hold a pen and press on a paper to write is really not my type. Specially when I want to go back to a certain page I'll have to find it by reading ... but while typing I'll just make a search for a certain word I know in a certain page and here it is ... simple. Also you can put all your thoughts in simple easy steps ... like a paragraph you're writing, with a website link and a photo all that is much easier and faster by the copy and paste ... Oh I just LOVE typing. But to tell you the truth ... your words got into me ... Writing is a way we took it from previous generations ... it has a special science to know our personality from just drawing a single letter ... I think you are right ... we should write from time to time just to keep our handwriting neat. Happy typing and writing in myLot.

hello melodyyu Yes, that's true. I seldom write. I found this 2 months ago, I borrowed a book from a library and the book was so good. I wanted to jot something down to summarize the ideas of the book. I then used a pen to write it down, but I can't hold the pen firmly as I found my thumb was so stiff to bend. And when I tried to hold the pen tight, my thumb ached!!! It reminded me that I've stopped writing by pens for two years. After two weeks time writing, I feel better now. My handwriting turns normal as before now. I think it is a good idea to let this carry down to our next generation. Have a nice day.

I agree that people nowadays often use the computer when writing but for me personally i still use pen in writing. In fact i love holding my pen and a notebook when doing research in the internet. I have this habit of collecting notebook because i love to write on it using my favorite pen and speaking of pen, it reminds me that i have to buy new one since my favorite pen has already run out of ink. I believe the art of writing is express through the use of pen. Its still alive and not erase in my system.

Nowadays, with the widespread use of computer, more and more people are used to typying rather than writing with pen. Typying is indeed of benefit to us because it increases the efficiency, which is regarded as the most important point since time is so valuable. While we cannot deny the convenience and efficiency of typing, we should not neglect the importance of writing with pen. As you say, expressing ourselves with pen and paper has been the initial way we carry down from generation to generation, therefore, it is important for us to cherish such cultural tradition. Besides this, writing with pen also helps people to pratise our writing ability because a good handwriting is supposed to be appreciated by most people.

I love to type and I am a fast typer on the computer. I can do about 80 words per minute. Probably more if I have planned what I am going to type. Though I don't always take the advantage of typing on the computer. At times yes I do pick up the paper and pen and start writing! Everybody should still write, I love writing, it was my favourite subject as a child. :)

I prefer to type especially when composing an article. However, I have no problem using a pen to write. I dont bring a laptop when I go to library to do research. I usually bring a notebook and pen to jot down main points. That is a habit from young. Sometimes my handwriting is so horrible, till I can't recognise what the words are. I believe writing by pen is good for health, those chinese calligraphers usually live longer than the normal people. Maybe it's the rate that they are writing at, slow and steady, rather than the fast and messy way I usually write.

I will never give up putting pen to paper. I love the way it feels and my creativity flows better. I was a secretary in my earlier years so sometimes typing seems like work, which is probably why I am having such a hard time getting back to editing my novel. It just seems like too much work. Pen and paper will never be eliminated since real signatures will never disappear. The kids are still learning to "write" in school and definitely need it. My almost 16yo would rather print her name than write it. I can understand; I am beginning to have trouble signing my long name. It does not help, however, that teachers are insisting projects be typed. We didn't have to have our work typed when I was in school. They really should be encouraging them to write NEATLY.

Well the reason the majority of people tend to type instead of write is simply because typing words is a lot quicker to do than writing them. There are many more which give a valid reason why most people type instead of write. 1.The help the computer gives you in terms of the spell check feature on word documents. 2. A typed document can be shared, copied and moved very easily. 3. A typed document can be read by anyone unlike a written document where the individuals neatness, writing style and spelling ability come into play and may give readers difficulty understanding and reading the document. 4. A written document on paper can easily be lost and damaged unlike a typed document which can be saved and printed countless times. Writing is slow and people often have stop as they their hands get tired after hours of writing.

Typing would be a lot more convenient if we didn't have to bring up the computer first! I miss the typewriter. I still use pens all the time. I don't feel like bringing up the computer just to write a few lines, or jot down some ideas. I do all my work by pen first. When it's done, then I'll type it. Let's hear it for the mighty pen!

melodyyu great topic this is one that you are right on the mark with. I find when i write with a pen it is messy and not as good penmenship i had enjoed in the past. The keyboard has been the downfall and it is my own fault. i am going to start writing atleast 1o lines a day starting tomorrow and i am going to call it melodyuu training.

Most of the times now a days I rather type I feel it is much easier most of the time. But if I am in a hurry and I am leaving a quick note or need to send the kids to school with a excuse or early dismisale I will write it.

I like both. Sometimes I just wanna write and others its just easier and faster to type. I suppose it depends on what I am writing/typing and where I am, what is going on, etc. I am a pretty fast typer, up to 95 wpm as of now so typing is pretty quick for me. I like all the stationaries that are available and I always have a TON of pens around the house so that makes writing a bit more interesting. Im also always telling my kids they have to practice writing better, especially the boys, so I have to show them that I actually write still.

I love typing than writing. When I was a kid I really hate writing and listing those word by word notes that we have to write in notebooks.. I really get tired and sometimes I don't even understand the letters that i wrote down in my notebook.. While typing is so convenient and easy to use by everyone..Not to mention, typing can lessen your time and energy to list down all your story in a bond sheet of paper.. But then, your right we have to sometimes use our own hands to write in a pen, so that we can maximize our skill in writing and even improve our writing skills that can express our own personal feelings..

It really all depends for me. Sometimes I remember things better when i write but i can type WAY WAY faster. So its alot easier for me to type but, that's just me lol.

I appreciate you this is a good topic to discuss. Writing ability of mankind comes from stone age man when he used to draw the pictures of animals and trees in the caves to remember the things and then, he started writing on the barks of tree and so on. But in modern times we have actually forgetten to write more and are typing more. Simply reason being any mistake in typing can undone but this this is not the case in writing. However a age is going to come where there is no need to write or type just you need to speak. and ur things are done.

hello. i also have the same opinion with you and i just come back from writting my diary by hand. though i keep the manner to write some diary about every week i still found that i do not write my script as good as before when we used pens to write down everything..

I feel more relax in typing than writing... Its so funny, when I teach my kids their lesson I almost forgot to write using the pens.

i wud prefer go for typing, becoz it is much more simple & it is very mordern tech it really helps. wherever we may go we will always find computer. but still the traditional method will remain for kid and exam giving student. professionally i feel computer is much better ie typing.

i am agree with you

I think writing of course.wiith writing i get more inspiration . hehhehehehe.....heheh......may be to write some story...