Freewriting

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A prewriting technique in which the writer writes continuously for a set period of time without regard to spelling, grammar, or topic. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of freewrite form-of, gerund, participle, present

Example

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"Freewriting is a good activity if you have writer's block."

Etymology

From free + writing.

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