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F-R-E-E-Writing - Have You tried it yet?

Posted by OrnaRoss • 2/16/09 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: blogging, free writing, orna ross, writing

I am ever more convinced that F-R-E-E-Writing is an indispensable tool for writers/bloggers of all kinds - beginning, emerging and experienced.

And also a transformative tool for life.

I have posted instructions on my blog and am keen to hear about your experiences.

Do you F-R-E-E-Write? How is it for you?

Comments here or (even better) on: www.ornaross.com/inspired-writing/free-writing-inspired-writing/2009/02/f-r...

Many Thanks
Orna

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2/16/09

agapelife

Read your article, Orna, writing has always been considered a safe outlet to vent emotions,and have been used as a therapeutic tool in counseling, etc.. Diaries were so popular at one time wheras now people tend to journal their intimate thoughts and emotions on their blogs. Good post.

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2/16/09

CreativeJunkie

I read your article, which I found very interesting, and left my comment there, rather than here.

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1. 2/16/09
  
  OrnaRoss
  
  thanks so much for your comment on the blog. I can't believe your teacher read your free writing out loud. quelle horreur! That could traumatise a child for life.
2/16/09

crpitt

I enjoyed the post, it's definitely worth a read.

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1. 2/16/09
  
  OrnaRoss
  
  thanks for the read. Will you give it a try, d'you think?
2/16/09

timethief

Excellent post stumbled by both Claire and me too.

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1. 2/16/09
  
  OrnaRoss
  
  Many thanks. And for the stumbles
2/17/09

prodigalson35

hi, will check it out. regards

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2/17/09

prodigalson35

hi, will check it out. regards

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2/17/09

jugsi

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2/17/09

harveyavatar

I left this comment:

No doubt this is therapeutic, I would point out that before writing one must understand words - and the vocabulary set of the layperson has become quite limited, seems to me.

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1. 5/20/09
  
  trailofpen
  
  I don't understand how studying vocabulary is a prerequisite to freewriting. When you freewrite, you write down anything, there is no structure, you just write. You don't need to pull out a dictionary to freewrite. It's mostly a jotting down of ideas and feelings, vocabulary has nothing to do with it.