The Trials of Typing

Posted by writerlywitterer on 08/04/2019 · 5 Comments 

I have used many computers in my time. I started out with dedicated wordprocessors such as the Olivetti, and progressed to simple personal computers like the ACT Sirius (which was gorgeous) and Apple Ice. But I never could get to grips with Supercalc! I progressed from them to the lovely Wordplex machines, which I sold … Continue reading →

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Astrohaus Freewrite Give Away

Posted by writerlywitterer on 13/12/2017 · 4 Comments 

This is a quick post about the Astrohaus Freewrite. Those who have followed my occasional witterings in the last few months will be aware that I have developed a fixation with the Freewrite. I’m writing this on it now. What do I love about the machine? It is robustly built from aluminium, with a keyboard … Continue reading →

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Astrohaus Freewrite – Hipsters’ Bait or Worthy Device?

Posted by writerlywitterer on 31/10/2017 · 12 Comments 

As readers of this blog will know, I’m an enthusiastic user of any form of technology that might help me work, whether by saving time or making me more efficient. In recent years I have tried returning to a slower, happier age by writing my books by hand. I have attempted to use typewriters, I … Continue reading →

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Astrohaus Freewrite – Two Weeks In!

Posted by writerlywitterer on 29/09/2017 · 3 Comments 

Okay, this is about the half way stage. Almost two weeks ago, Astrohaus were generous enough to let me have a Freewrite to test and review. When I first received it, I was very happy, mainly because it looked good and felt delightful to type on (if you want the original review, it’s here). So … Continue reading →

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Time For An Old-Fashioned Computer – The Freewrite from Astrohaus

Posted by writerlywitterer on 22/09/2017 · 11 Comments 

Today I am writing on a new device. It is a machine that has polarised opinions. I have read that it is “the Ultimate” word processor, that it is a waste of money, that it is “impractical and overpriced”, an example of how “not to do software”, that it is the best writing environment for … Continue reading →

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Distraction Free Writing

Posted by writerlywitterer on 21/08/2017 · 6 Comments 

I have to be quick with this. I only have fifteen minutes. Okay, for the last few days I’ve had a busy time of it. I’ve a friend who’s become ill at an inconvenient time for him. He has a job, you see: periodically he is asked by a local railway to help them by … Continue reading →

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