Not a whole lot, but I do have several books out. I would like to record more but most of my time these days it spend proofing the audiobooks of another narrator, which is pretty fun. I also do book editing.
I think I know what you mean about your writing skills lapsing if you only listened to audiobooks. I think there's some sort of brain/body connection going on when physical reading happens (just like physical writing, as opposed to only using dictation software to 'write'). If that makes sense.
For instance, a writer I do edits for has dictated the series of books I've edited for him. But his other books in different series were hand-written (or typed). There is definitely a different 'sound' to his writing when his words have been dictated as opposed to physically written down.
Sounds like it keeps you busy. Yes I think keeping the manual side of things is important. That is an interesting point about the writing / dictation.
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Definitely keeps me busy. I'm in the middle of two jobs right now that are taking almost all my time. I really shouldn't be on here atm, but I need to take breaks every so often or my head would explode! :p
I remember reading something a while back about the brain/body connection with regard to writing. I think it was geared toward the narrative that cursive was vital because of this important connection. However, it's not so much cursive itself that's the key. It's just physical writing in general. I think what gets frustrating for some authors (like the author I mentioned already) is the physical limitation of writing. After a while it creates a strain on the wrist which can be a big deal when you're trying to keep productivity high. :/
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It is such a great opportunity on here though, I have found the time somehow.
Yeah I have mild carpel tunnel syndrome from woodcarving and that has slowed me up at times in the past.
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Ohhh, yeah - gotta protect those wrists. Carpel tunnel is no fun. :/
And I'm still fairly new to the platform(s) here but it's interesting and I'm looking forward to spending more time here. Feels like a more supportive/friendly environment too, so far. Which is nice.
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