Why you should try Freestyle Writing

Freestyle Writing is not a novel concept. It’s something that’s been practiced by writers for a very long time. But, its usefulness is often overlooked. Freestyle writing is for everyone who writes and wants to write better.

What is Freestyle Writing?

Freestyle writing is when you write whatever comes to your mind, without regard for correct punctuation, grammar or structure. It’s basically allowing your mind to flow on a topic that you want to write about.

When I wrote blog posts, I would write and edit as I went along. I’d do one review before I posted to check for any obvious errors. However, this never felt efficient and often I would just not end up writing. Other times, I would start a post that I thought would be really great, only to stop after two paragraphs because I didn’t have enough to say. I realize now that I could have probably done much better if I tried freestyle writing.

How do you write freestyle?

It’s a simple concept. Use whatever tools make you comfortable. The idea is to write as much as possible. I like a simple software called Composition for Mac. There’s no formatting, no grammar suggestions so you can write hassle-free. Nowadays, I’ve started using Google Docs because it means I can sync it with my phone, so I can…