Freewrite

What is a freewrite?

Writing freely, with no thoughts nor worries about the final product.

You are free to write the truth as you know it.

You can use freewrites to create fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and lyrics.

Write from your own experience, write about what happened to someone else, or respond to the prompt as your fictional character would respond.

Don’t have a fictional character? Maybe this is the time to create a character.

How to use the prompts

Click on “Prompts.”  Choose a prompt. Set a timer for 15-20 minutes. Write, using the prompt as an inspirational start to your writing.

As you write, don’t think and don’t plan what you will write next. Go with the moment’s energy.

Not the time for the critic

Leave your inner critic outside the door. Shrug off the editor that sits on your shoulder. Keep your pen moving, your fingers flying across the keyboard.

Write whatever comes into your mind. 

You can edit, revise, tweak your writing later.

For now, Just Write!

If you get stuck

If you can’t think what to write next, either write the prompt and continue writing, or write, “What I really want to say.” 

See where your hand takes you.

Your writing doesn’t have to make sense.

Write what you want

The aim is to burn through first thoughts. Say what you want to say. Don’t worry if it’s correct, polite, or appropriate.

First thoughts have tremendous energy.

First thoughts are the way the mind flashes on something.

Keep your hand moving, even if you think you have nothing to say.

Trust yourself.

Write whatever is on your mind.

This is the place to feel free to practice writing.

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Prompts

Ideas to spark writing.

Just Write

Inspiration to Just Write!

Quotes

Reflections about writing.

Sparks

Memorable writing that sparks imagination.

I can’t decide what prompt to use

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