Freewriting

This particular reading hit close to home. I have many problems with writing and english in general. This technique looks like it could fix many of my english and writing problems. Also it looks like a good way to practice for brainstorming. Although it is under used it is one way to increase your writing structure. Free writing also cures going back and editing which could come in handy when it comes down to a time restrain.When freewriting you don't worry about other criteria like spelling and grammar which keeps you on topic and prevents losing your thought process. This also keeps a consatent flow in ones writing. Another problem that is apparent is jumping off topic. The one aspect of freewriting I do not get is the peer editing part where there is no critiquing. This spontaneous writing will help you in the long run in various ways. One being finding main ideas and topics for ones writing assignment. Which is one of my most common errors.

The one thing I do not agree with in the passage about free writing is that there is no editing and that it could just be nonsense and extra unwanted material. Clearly something you think makes sense could be complete garbage to someone else. So peer editing would make free writing more effective. I disagree when Mr. Elbow says that this is the most effective way to increase your writing skills. I feel repitition is the best means of incresesing ones writing skills.Free writing is not for everyone. Advanced writers should not use it because it would only slow them down.