How would Shakespeare have got on if he had the problems we modern-day writers have?
HOW long did I spend getting ready for a writing challenge! Which software To Use, or Not to Use. That is the Question.
OR… even to use a computer at all? What about writing longhand?
And then, if longhand, what book, paper, pen to use? Smart notebook? There’s a few around now.
As far as I am aware, Shakespeare just had the choice of a quill and parchment to write on.
I’m guessing he might have had a favourite nib or feather – or even a favourite TYPE of parchment. I doubt there was much choice with the colour of his ink.
And that was it –
Nowadays, if he decided to use a computer… even that throws up decisions to be made by the modern day writer! Tablet or laptop? Mac, PC or Chromebook?
Shakespeare would have had no knowledge of any of it and saved SO much time! SO easy, back in his day… What do you think the Bard may have used?
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