Back in the Saddle – Independence
Since next week, Wednesday, July 4, marks Independence Day in the United States, and I happen to live in one of the American states, the writing theme this week will surround independence, freedom, and the personal (or political) meanings those words evoke. If you are reading this and not living in America, independence is still a theme that has merit, regardless of the week. Give it a try.
To get us started – and stretch our writing muscles a bit – try to free write on the word “Independence.” Go anywhere you’d like with it – make a list, write non-stop bouncing from one idea to another, whatever. Just don’t edit yourself at this point. The idea is to get as much on paper or on the screen as possible. Set a timer for 10 or 15 minutes, shut your door, turn off your phone and just write. Just write anyway.
BitS, independence, Independence Day, writing, free writing, write anyway
I’ve decided to give myself the week off next week. As long as I don’t hear any gnashing of teeth or see any renting of clothes, that’s my plan and I’m sticking to it. Ok? Ok.
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