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Written by Samantha Fenner
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Sunday, 20 January 2008 18:00 |
Hey Gang
Life is rather chaotic here at the moment. I had to send my POF book
back to the library. So I quickly read the chapter and asked hubby to
use his lighting fingers to type in the assignment for us. Unfortunately
I didn't double check the title before he flew out the door. I think Set
Your Timer is correct.
On that note, I never got time to carve out time for the last
assignment. Things here are insane. I'm leaving this week for a business
cruise. Should be fun and mass hysteria all at the same time (hysteria,
because that's how my life is at the moment). I plan on coming home with
a new life plan/flow/schedule. I seriously believe that some high
scientific events will have to happen to allow this - think cloning
myself. *sigh*
While I'm gone, Karen sweetly agreed to take my place.
At least my cat is doing better. Night before last she started limping
terribly, yesterday was quite bad, but this morning she is almost back
to walking without a limp and her attitude is back (so I know she is
feeling better *G*). Needless to say, I'm worried what will happen while
I'm gone. :-( She's pushing 17 this spring. I've already given her the
lecture that she isn't allowed to die until thaw, as I won't be able to
bury her. And it would be quite improper not to have the burial right
away. (She's big on proper.) I intend to give round two of this lecture
before we leave with added emphasis she isn't allowed to get sick or
limp or anything other than her usually gracely self, until we get back.
Okay, enough rambling. This is tomorrow's writing assignment.
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SET YOUR TIMER ---
On slips of paper, write evocative words or phrases, fold them, and
store them in a small container. I like using a miniature bonbon tin
from France. It closes tightly and travels well in briefcases and totes.
Then, alone or with someone - I've done freewritings with my husband and
young son - pick a time when you're relaxed and ready to have fun.
Choose a word or two and set the time for five minutes. Write whatever
comes into your head. Disregard your internal editor's opinions: "Tsk,
tsk,. dangling participle ,misspelled words, misplaced comma, tense
change..."
Just write. And don't stop until the timer goes off. If you're with
others, take turns reading aloud, without comment.
If you're alone, read it over silently - or aloud - then set the timer
for a longer period, pick a few words, and have at it again.
Like most things in life, the main thing about starting to write is to
stop dreaming and do it. Freeewriting is a way to make this possible. If
you have trouble putting words on the page, use freewriting to get fired
up. When you're stuck, freewrite. If you want writing to be fun again,
freewrite. Allow your subconscious to take you on vacation - every day.
READY, SET, GO!
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