freewriting

(noun)

A prewriting technique in which the writer writes continuously for a set period of time without regard to spelling, grammar, or topic.

Related Terms

  • Outlining
  • brainstorming
  • concept map
  • clustering

(noun)

The process of writing loosely, without self-censorship, in order to develop ideas spontaneously and naturally.

Related Terms

  • Outlining
  • brainstorming
  • concept map
  • clustering

Examples of freewriting in the following topics:

  • Freewriting

    • Freewriting is a great way to get away from that.
    • Freewriting is a great prewriting technique.
    • The purpose of freewriting is to develop ideas spontaneously and naturally.
    • Consider this example, a two-minute freewrite on the topic of revenge in Hamlet:
    • There are a few good things to notice about this freewrite.
  • Step 1: Prewriting and Choosing a Topic

    • Brainstorming, freewriting, and clustering are three forms of prewriting that help spark ideas and can move you closer to the heart of what you think and feel about a topic.
    • Freewriting can come in handy if you have a general topic but are not sure what you want to say about it.
    • The purpose of freewriting is to help you develop ideas spontaneously and naturally.
    • The goal of clustering, or concept mapping, is to generate lots of ideas about a very broad topic, much like freewriting.
  • Choosing a Topic

    • You might find it easier to type your freewriting instead of writing it by hand, so you can keep up with your thoughts faster.
    • Another way of freewriting is to record yourself talking for a set period of time and then transcribing your key points to go back to and clarify later.
  • Clustering and Concept Mapping

    • The goal of clustering, much like freewriting, is to come up with lots of different possibilities.
  • The Rough Draft Outline

    • Similar to freewriting, brainstorming jumpstarts the creative process by letting the speechwriter's ideas flow and connect together around a specific topic.
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