How to free write?

How to write

if you have no clue what to write about? You can use a prompt to find a topic or simply pick a word out of a book, magazine, from a poster on a wall or use a phrase someone said. Totally blanc? Ask someone else for a word. 'Feet' is a prompt and so is 'I don't know', 'it beats me' or 'go'.

It's up to you, your brain what you write. No need for a storyline, don't check on typos just write, type, on and if the timer stops you can edit and justify your post. You might be surprised how much you can write in 10/or even 5 minutes a day. This way of writing is also a great tip for diaries writers.

The diary game is a hit on this platform and it doesn't take much of your time to type 5 or 10 minutes a day. It's not about the amount of words but the story you have to share or want to share with others.
If it comes to a diary it should actually be a rambling on post like this since that is what diaries are for emptying our minds to make life easier. They are our private shrinks squeezing our souls and making us better persons, people who understand ourselves. So squeeze whatever it is out and shine. It's a bright day if you let it be.
Never give up on writing is my tip since it's the best way to improve your skills and find your true self.

If you write - freewrite!

30 secs left what do you think did I write something valuable?

Score: 1600 00:00 278 words - timer 10 minutes

Did I or do you want me to type more words, some nonsense just to make what I wrote labelled as quality content? I had 3 typos and Grammarly gave me 8 "rectifications" which I ignored. It's up to me which words I use plus Grammarly is not always right. This tool makes it difficult if it comes to longer sentences, poetry and if your layout is different from what is expected.
Is AI all bad? I don't think so 'cause a calculator just like word counter.net is a great help to me. BTW you can count words easily if you know the average words you type in one line and multiply it with the number of lines you wrote.

I will save the raw freewrite underneath the justified/edited one so you can see the difference.

The timer for the writing exercise used I will save and try again if I have a prompt in mind.
Who knows it saves me time and forces me to invest less time in writing. I doubt it but's worth the try.

To me, free writing is relaxing since it's not about what is written but being forced to write. It's also useful information to see how a text without a storyline develops, and a peep in the mind of a writer.

Note: many texts start slow or boring. If it's not catching just delete the first part and start in the middle.
If I want to keep the advice given to me (a minimum of 550 words) I have to type more nonsense but sorry there's nothing more to share except that I'm a mobile phone writer and type with one finger from my bed.

Gosh, I made it.

See also How to write quality content

Photo: 
Writing time: 10 minutes 
Extra text: 15 minutes 
Editing/justifying: 25 minutes 
Header/banners: 75 minutes / Canva
28-2-2024
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