How can I combine the advantages of pen and laptop?

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I like writing on my laptop because I can type quickly. I like writing with a pencil because it is more relaxing and pleasant to edit: The words just flow and there is no bright light.

Are there options that combine the advantages of both?

@LaurenIpsum Was some famous piece of literature produced that way? — sirdank, May 26 '16 at 15:59
Abraham Lincoln famously did his schoolwork that way as a child. — Lauren-Clear-Monica-Ipsum, May 26 '16 at 18:55
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score 1 · Answer 1 · answered May 26 '16 at 17:29

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While die-hard wordsmiths might cringe, dictation is a great way to get your words on paper!

answered May 26 '16 at 17:29

M. Slaton

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There's probably a market for a DYAC story, but I don't think you could do a novel that way. Kind of Pynchon meets Dali by way of HAL. – Lauren-Clear-Monica-Ipsum May 26 '16 at 18:57

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered May 26 '16 at 18:01

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You could always also use a typewriter if you find one somewhere

answered May 26 '16 at 18:01

Deletescape

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score 0 · Answer 3 · answered May 26 '16 at 19:14

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I like writing with a really great pen. If the instrument feels good in my fingers and makes nice marks on the paper, then I'll enjoy the whole process more.

answered May 26 '16 at 19:14

Ken Mohnkern

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How can I combine the advantages of pen and laptop?

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