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Old 03-03-2007, 06:06 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by dor View Post
I think Doretha Brande recommended that she invented the concept of 'morning pages' you just get up, first thing, write three pages - no editing no thinking just write.
Julia Cameron advoactes this as well. Maybe Julia stole it from Dorthea.

I do it everyday and it's amazing. It helps me let the flow of words out for the rest of the day.

With writing well the key is to let yourself write badly. And then look at the strengths in what you have written and make them better. And let the rest fall away.

Brenda Ueland also published a book in a similar vein that I find inspiring.
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