Printed Book of shadows

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Permalink Reply by JELENE on October 15, 2010 at 6:17am

It is alot easier. I have almost everything printed mainly because my handwritting is never consistantly the same... but I have mine in a three ring binder since I am always adding things and rearranging things.

Permalink Reply by Boudica )o( on October 16, 2010 at 4:05am

mee too I have a huge 3ring binder. it also makes it more neater

Permalink Reply by Amethyst on December 31, 2011 at 2:30am

type of handwritting can also indicate to you your intensity of thought.

Permalink Reply by Kaliopy on October 24, 2010 at 3:06pm

Agree with the three ring binder idea...though I try to write all of my pages myself (messy handwriting, edits and all!) This way, I can see my changes and growth as I go. Am currently working on creating an electronic copy though...as a back up! I admit, there are times I want to use the print outs as they are much neater, but I refrain from doing so...just because I feel writing it in my own hand makes it more personal for me.

Permalink Reply by Angee Gardiner on October 25, 2010 at 3:58am

I have handwritten drawings and pictures and writings, as well as printed writings and pictures in my BoS. To me it just makes it that much more different :)

Permalink Reply by Ma'iingan on December 31, 2011 at 8:33pm

There are lots of schools of thought regarding either handwriting or typing your book. MY opinion is that as long as you write out your book (not copy/paste from sources)...you're STILL instilling your personal energies into it because you're taking YOUR time to make your book yours. You're putting embellishment and emphasis into your book and making it your own. The computer is no different than a pen, it's just electronic.

If you dislike your handwriting, then it's perfectly ok to use your computer to print out material. For some, it can make the book look more intricate with use of fancy fonts, and lovely borders. There are even sites out there where you can get Charmed pages to use...just erase the words in a photo editing program and input your OWN information (I've done this and it looks great). If you're happy with your book, then that's all that matters :) :)