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What is Freewriting?

Freewriting is a technique where you write continuously for a set period without stopping to edit, correct, or judge your work. Developed by writing teacher Peter Elbow in the 1970s, it's designed to bypass your inner critic and let ideas flow freely.

The goal isn't to produce polished prose — it's to generate raw material, overcome creative blocks, and discover what you actually think. Many professional authors use freewriting as their first step in any writing project.

The Rules of Freewriting

  1. 1
    Set a timer

    We recommend 10 minutes for beginners

  2. 2
    Keep your hand moving

    Don't stop typing until the timer ends

  3. 3
    Don't edit or correct

    Ignore spelling, grammar, and punctuation

  4. 4
    Don't worry about quality

    Let go of perfectionism completely

  5. 5
    If you get stuck, repeat

    Write "I don't know what to write" until something comes

  6. 6
    Write whatever comes to mind

    There's no wrong direction in freewriting

Benefits of Daily Freewriting

Overcomes Writer's Block

When you can't stop, you can't be blocked. The continuous flow breaks through mental barriers.

Generates Raw Material

Creates a wealth of ideas, phrases, and directions to develop in later drafts.

Improves Writing Fluency

Regular practice makes writing feel more natural and less effortful over time.

Reduces Perfectionism

Trains you to separate creating from editing — the key to productive writing.

Processes Emotions

Used in therapy and journaling to work through thoughts and feelings.

Morning Pages Practice

The foundation of Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way" creative recovery program.

Freewriting Prompts to Get Started

Don't know where to begin? Try one of these:

  • "Right now I'm thinking about..."
  • "The thing I'm avoiding is..."
  • "If I had no fear, I would..."
  • "I remember when..."
  • "What I really want to say is..."
  • "The hardest part is..."
  • "I notice that..."
  • "What excites me is..."

Start Your Freewriting Practice

Set the timer to 10 minutes. Keep typing. Don't stop. See what emerges.

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