> I was using the computer most of the time by then anyway. I don't even write stuff out long
> hand first at all if I can help it. I'm actually suprised when I hear people talking about
> transfering there essays from writing to the computer.

Today, I rediscovered a reason for writing the essay out long hand first: a piece of paper can't tempt you with a visit to RinkWorks, or one last game of Tetris, or...

This morning, in the library, with a piece of paper and a pen, I made more progress on my 2000-word Psych essay than in the preceding fortnight in my room with my computer.

> I also don't understand how people can write essays in pen, even first drafts. If I have to
> write something long hand I need to have an eraser, not just to fix mistakes but sometimes,
> half way though a sentice I'll think of a better way to phrase something.

I scribble things out a lot. :o)

Paul