Oh my goodness Joe. You did it. This was a great tutorial. I was expecting a discussion on the virtues of Pica over Elite. Instead, you treated us on a fabulously condensed "How To" on writing, editing and finagling a draft. I was particularly impressed with your Kerouac method. It makes ma want to go out and get a mitre saw and a big roll of paper so I can busy. For editing, rather than a word processor, try the Woody Allen method of literally cutting up the draft and reassembling with a stapler, or in my case, a glue stick. So thanks again Joe. As always, your videos entertain, inspire and motivate me. Keep 'em coming.
Thank you. This was one of those creative inspirations in the afternoon, with only a few hours left to get it done. Certainly unscripted; when I first start, I don't know where these videos will end up; this one surprised me.
This is the one aspect where I loved the dedicated word processor vs. today's versions sold with computers. ALL you could do was WRITE! No other distractions.
It is interesting that the paperless office buzz was before tablets became a thing. Thanks for reminding us of a few ways to use typewriters in the writing process.
One of my high school English teachers insisted not only that we type our assignments but that they be in pica. If you had the effrontery to turn in a paper typed on an elite machine, she'd reduce the grade. How she got away with that I have no idea. Our school didn't have typewriters for students to use and not everybody could afford a typewriter, much less two if their family had an elite model. This teacher no doubt caused a generation of students to abandon an appreciation of language and writing. I'll bet she's in hell now - and being forced to grade an eternity of term papers ... all in elite!
The Neo has an IR printer link that works with older printers that have an infrared sensor. The Neo lacks the radio tech needed to do network printing. As for wired printers, I haven’t been able to get any printers to work via its USB-B port.
@@Joe_VanCleave Ah. That's too bad. The Dana has a USB port for printing and I've had it work on a couple printers. I just ordered a little USB/BT "receipt printer" for $20 and I"m going to see if I can USB print to that from my Alpahsmart Dana.
I NEVER got into the whole "coffee shop" vibe for my writing. Very rarely. Usually only if a sudden flash of inspiration hit me (I ALWAYS travel with a pen and reporters notepad on me at all times for that reason. Although? I do admit that occasionally electronic DIGITAL devices like this phone have substituted when I happened to forget them at home.
I find I prefer elite machines for the most part. Most of my writing is in the form of daily journal/notes/stream of consciousness type stuff, and elite allows me to cram a single side of paper full of writing. I especially love Hermes elite with it’s 12.7cpi font, which usually takes the form of one of my Rockets or the wide carriage 3000. (Yes, I have a wide carriage 3000 in elite, interesting combination huh?) That said I keep 3 pica machines around for writing letters or other purposes requiring less page density of words. Being spoiled for choice is never a bad thing when it comes to your hobbies. :)
Too many distractions at the coffee shop including the java itself. Better to get, grab and go. In my case? To a couple of beautiful public parks I know, either on Long Island Sound or the HUDSON RIVER here in lower Westchester County, NY. Preferably during the weekdays, in school hours, when they're almost totally deserted. Nobody but the occasional friendly dog walker and a few geese, ducks and seagulls for company. (Guard your lunch well against the latter! They're amazing "dive bomb" thieves and strike with lightning quickness and ferocity!).
Out of interest are you regarded as something of a curiosity in the coffee shop as you tap away on your typewriter? I’d imagine folks are at the very least intrigued!
"DOUBLE SPACING" is de rigueur for us broadcast newswriters. Because either we or the news anchors will undoubtedly want to revise the copy during the course of its "life" on the air; especially if it's a so-called "BREAKING NEWS" story.
Many European machines like Olympia and Hermes have metric sized type faces that are often between 10 and 12 CPI. But there are some that are so small they are like 15CPI. And so-called “mills” used by radio operators often had 6 CPI in all caps.
Oh my goodness Joe. You did it. This was a great tutorial. I was expecting a discussion on the virtues of Pica over Elite. Instead, you treated us on a fabulously condensed "How To" on writing, editing and finagling a draft.
I was particularly impressed with your Kerouac method. It makes ma want to go out and get a mitre saw and a big roll of paper so I can busy. For editing, rather than a word processor, try the Woody Allen method of literally cutting up the draft and reassembling with a stapler, or in my case, a glue stick.
So thanks again Joe. As always, your videos entertain, inspire and motivate me. Keep 'em coming.
Thank you. This was one of those creative inspirations in the afternoon, with only a few hours left to get it done. Certainly unscripted; when I first start, I don't know where these videos will end up; this one surprised me.
Thank you very much for your tips on the kind of typeface to use to economize on paper. Very interesting and practical!
This is the one aspect where I loved the dedicated word processor vs. today's versions sold with computers. ALL you could do was WRITE! No other distractions.
These videos are highly addictive... keep'em coming! Always a treat for me while commuting to work!
It is interesting that the paperless office buzz was before tablets became a thing. Thanks for reminding us of a few ways to use typewriters in the writing process.
These are inspirational videos you make me want to get up and write! 😊
One of my high school English teachers insisted not only that we type our assignments but that they be in pica. If you had the effrontery to turn in a paper typed on an elite machine, she'd reduce the grade. How she got away with that I have no idea. Our school didn't have typewriters for students to use and not everybody could afford a typewriter, much less two if their family had an elite model. This teacher no doubt caused a generation of students to abandon an appreciation of language and writing. I'll bet she's in hell now - and being forced to grade an eternity of term papers ... all in elite!
Does the Neo print? The ALphasmart Dana can print... If you could pair one with a USB thermal printer, you'd have a "thermal typewriter" sort of.
The Neo has an IR printer link that works with older printers that have an infrared sensor. The Neo lacks the radio tech needed to do network printing. As for wired printers, I haven’t been able to get any printers to work via its USB-B port.
@@Joe_VanCleave Ah. That's too bad. The Dana has a USB port for printing and I've had it work on a couple printers. I just ordered a little USB/BT "receipt printer" for $20 and I"m going to see if I can USB print to that from my Alpahsmart Dana.
I NEVER got into the whole "coffee shop" vibe for my writing. Very rarely. Usually only if a sudden flash of inspiration hit me (I ALWAYS travel with a pen and reporters notepad on me at all times for that reason. Although? I do admit that occasionally electronic DIGITAL devices like this phone have substituted when I happened to forget them at home.
Great video as always!
Folding the paper method is actually quite smart, more easily mimic the size of a book page too
Folded letter idea is brilliant! Thank you for sharing.
Is this a subtle suggestion to encourage and validate the ownership of both a machine that has pica AND a machine that has elite?
Your critique of the "ALPHASMART NEO" is dead on! I hated that teeny, tiny screen!
I find I prefer elite machines for the most part. Most of my writing is in the form of daily journal/notes/stream of consciousness type stuff, and elite allows me to cram a single side of paper full of writing. I especially love Hermes elite with it’s 12.7cpi font, which usually takes the form of one of my Rockets or the wide carriage 3000. (Yes, I have a wide carriage 3000 in elite, interesting combination huh?) That said I keep 3 pica machines around for writing letters or other purposes requiring less page density of words. Being spoiled for choice is never a bad thing when it comes to your hobbies. :)
Too many distractions at the coffee shop including the java itself. Better to get, grab and go. In my case? To a couple of beautiful public parks I know, either on Long Island Sound or the HUDSON RIVER here in lower Westchester County, NY. Preferably during the weekdays, in school hours, when they're almost totally deserted. Nobody but the occasional friendly dog walker and a few geese, ducks and seagulls for company. (Guard your lunch well against the latter! They're amazing "dive bomb" thieves and strike with lightning quickness and ferocity!).
Thank you.
I really appreciate all your advice. 👍😀
Out of interest are you regarded as something of a curiosity in the coffee shop as you tap away on your typewriter? I’d imagine folks are at the very least intrigued!
"DOUBLE SPACING" is de rigueur for us broadcast newswriters. Because either we or the news anchors will undoubtedly want to revise the copy during the course of its "life" on the air; especially if it's a so-called "BREAKING NEWS" story.
Are there typewriter "font sizes" other than pica and elite? Or any "jumbo" sizes?
Many European machines like Olympia and Hermes have metric sized type faces that are often between 10 and 12 CPI. But there are some that are so small they are like 15CPI. And so-called “mills” used by radio operators often had 6 CPI in all caps.
@@Joe_VanCleave Wow, that is SO COOL!!! Thanks Joe!
I Love your Videos so much!!!
Hello, how can I know what type of font my typewriter has?
To measure the size just type a line of text and measure how many characters per inch.
You forgot to tell us to "Stay Creative!" :D
Dang, is that a "thing" now?
@@Joe_VanCleave It do appear to be so. :D
Maybe Joe was granting us some vacation time? 😄