Quote Originally Posted by ArcCaster View Post
So, the question is, has anyone separated the capture and the editing of thoughts? Will what I am thinking of work?
Not sure I understand the question, but I'll give it a shot!... To my mind, whether I'm writing or capturing thoughts verbally, I'm starting by "drafting" my ideas, which I will then edit, rearrange, etc. If you're using voice recognition software - which is what I understood from your post - then the words will be "translated" into writing. Because they were initially produced in a verbal way, instead of directly from thought to paper, there may be a slightly different feel to the way you edit, but I would think you'd soon get used to the difference in syntax and rhythm...?

In short, I don't believe in a writing process that doesn't allow for separating capturing and editing. They're two antithetical states of mind...