How to practice automatic writing
Whether you believe in spirits or tapping into your subconscious, automatic writing can be a powerful tool for channelling your creativity, brainstorming, and overcoming writer’s block. Follow these steps to practice a secular form of automatic writing on your own:
Set aside time.
Find a quiet place free of distractions.
Clear your mind and try to enter a meditative state.
Place your pen or pencil on the paper.
Let your hand write whatever comes naturally without overthinking.
Avoid looking at your writing until you’re finished.
Interpret what you’ve written.
Optional: use your results as inspiration for your next piece of writing.
If automatic writing doesn’t work on your first try, don’t be discouraged. In our technological age, it’s hard to quiet our minds on demand. Give it another chance and see what you can create. Some poems, songs, and even novels have all developed from automatic writing.
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