Saturday, April 23, 2011

Whatever It Takes

What do you do when you're driving along and you start getting ideas for your book? I mean, what do you do short of pulling onto the freeway shoulder and pulling out the laptop? Such a move may require some explanatory jujitsu when Highway Patrol comes to investigate.

I don't currently own a dictation device and I know from experience that even if I did, I probably would never listen to it again. (Question: if I did own a voice recorder, can it be used in conjunction with voice recognition software to convert my dictation into editable text? Because that is something I could use!)

Today, for instance, I spent many hours running errands in preparation for tomorrow's Easter program at church. As I drove the San Diego freeways, my mind began to cough up ideas for the book.

I solved the problem of recording those thoughts by pulling out some scrap paper as soon as I arrived at my destination and quickly jotting key phrases. My writing folder is pregnant with a growing embryo of notes. When I get more time, I'll develop them into complete thoughts.

I am now approaching 40 pages of notes. 260 to go! Below: my growing pile. Yes, that is the back of an envelope with some of my scribbling!


2 comments:

  1. Hi, Danny. It's Juan Morales. I wouldn't be able to answer any of the questions posted on your blog, But I can tell you I like the way you convey your ideas to the reader, also, I like that you are committed to follow through, and that, in and of itself is worthy of recognition. Keep up the good work. I can't wait to have my book autographed by the author, namely: you. God bless.

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  2. Thanks Juan! Time will show my ability to follow through...but I can do all things through Him who gives me strength!

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