freewriting

American  

[free-rahy-ting] / ˈfriˌraɪ tɪŋ /

noun

1. the practice of writing out ideas on a particular topic as they occur to the mind, in prose form and without stopping to reflect or self-edit: used as an exercise to increase fluency in a second language or to stimulate thinking while generating a first draft.

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Etymology

Origin of freewriting

First recorded in 1970–75; free ( def. ) + writing ( def. )

Example Sentences

Finally, revisit your freewriting after collaborating with your classmates to reconsider what you wrote before.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021

One future value of freewriting is that the process tends to generate questions at random, capture them, and leave the answering for a later task or assignment.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021

Another bonus of freewriting is that you will build confidence with writing and become more disciplined when you have to write.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021

Some chapters of the manuscript were designated "Zero drafts" or "freewriting", David's terms for first tries, and included notes such as "Cut by 50% in next draft".

From The Guardian • Apr. 8, 2011

Back home, I head to the treehouse with the writing notebook from Jonah and my phone so I can do today’s freewriting and then search for poems for class tonight.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison