Must-have Writing Tools: A Voice Recorder
Writers know that inspiration can come at any time: Driving down the freeway at 80 miles an hour, walking through the grocery store, in the bathroom, and just about anywhere else you won’t have a pencil and paper handy. I’ve always advocated getting your ideas down on paper as soon as possible because I can never seem to remember them (or at least, not as well) later on. Sometimes writing down your ideas isn’t possible. What’s a writer to do?
I’ve known about voice recording devices for a long time, but have never really considered using one until now. Whenever I had an idea or other bit of inspiration, I’d always just write it down in my trusty moleskine notebook. Like I mentioned above, driving down the freeway at 80 miles an hour isn’t an ideal time to be writing.
Today I downloaded a voice recording application onto my iPhone. It works like a charm. Simple. Easy to use. And I can record all my thoughts and ideas with a simple push of a button. Of course, there are dedicated voice recording devices out there and many will fit into any writer’s budget. Most can even double as an interview tool if you’re writing articles, blog posts, etc.
Voice recording is great. You don’t have to worry about cumbersome handwriting or typing. You just talk. You can ramble on with your thoughts for as long as you want – even if you are driving down the road. And being able to ‘ramble’ might actually make these recording devices even more useful. By this I mean you can do a stream-of-conscious brainstorming sessions without worrying about your hand falling off.
I realize that voice recording devices/ iPhone apps are nothing new or even unique. But I’m learning they can definitely give a writer the advantage of getting ideas recorded while they are still fresh and exciting.
Do you own a voice recording device? If so, how has it helped your writing? If not, what do you do when you are struck with sudden inspiration? Leave a comment below with your answers.
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