free writing

March 6, 2009

• What About Left Handed Writing?

  Left handed writing is NOT like a left handed compliment.  Nor do you necessarily write with your left hand.  You write with your non-dominant hand which typically is your left hand. (…)

February 28, 2009

• Write About Non Writing Problems

  Today I was distressed over a problem (not a writing problem) and I knew it was interfering with my writing.  So, I decided to write about the problem and see what would happen.  Two and a half hours later I stopped writing.  And, I had a fairly good handle on the problem and the solution.  I felt energized to do my writing, in particular this blog. (…)

February 25, 2009

• The Flow of Writing

  I have taken on a new non writing work situation, and it is both taking time (new time) and I am tired because it is a new activity.  Still, writing is key for me.  I often like to blog about things other writers have found useful.  I guess you've noticed that.  But, today's writing is different.  It's about keeping in the flow of writing no matter what. (…)

February 22, 2009

• FREEWRITING CAN LEAD TO COMPLETION

  I guess you could say that Peter Elbow had writer's block since he spent two years NOT writing.  He attributes this occurrence to his need to have his writing be perfect the first time around (Writing with Power, p. (…)

February 19, 2009

• WRITE YOUR WRITING GOAL

  Write It Down Make It Happen is the title of a book by Henriette Anne Klauser which relies on the premise that if you write down what you want your goal to be, the goal will happen. (…)

February 16, 2009

• FREEWRITING EXERCISES FOR YOUR GROWTH AS A WRITER

  Freewriting is as essential to the writer and wannabe writer as scales are to the musician.  There needs to be the opportunity to practice – practice – practice – without having to produce what you believe is some fabulous product. (…)

February 13, 2009

• BEGIN WITH FREE WRITING

  "If we taught our children to speak in the way we teach them to write, everyone would stutter."
  – Mark Twain
  For any of you who are parents, you will remember how happy you were to hear your first child's first words.  Nor did you correct the way your child spoke the word.  You were simply excited to hear "the word."  And as your child grew, and their vocabulary along with it, you did not correct how your child spoke.  Not until you sensed that your child had comfort with speech. (…)