Craft Wednesday #28 Off the Top

This blog needed a place for talking about writing. "Craft Wednesday" will be me talking about all things writing: how to write, why to write, and my own craft journey. I hope to learn and to share experiences with you. 

Off the Top

   A creative way to write is just by writing anything that comes into your head. Anything at all. I typed Constellations off the top of my head without writing it down.  It does not matter if it is spelled correctly, or if it sounds cheesy or dark or something else you are embarrassed about. Writing off the top of your head makes writing fun again, and editing pretty darn satisfying. A rough draft like this means that when you mine for what is salvageable you will probably chunk off portions or polish them up, whatever is needed. 

   But when you exercise your creativity, it is best to unleash it fully in a messy, hidden, and safe environment, like a crumpled notebook you stash under your winter blankets. Creativity, like any creature, becomes stronger with exercise, so daily practice will make your imagination as strong as an elephant.

Remember, have a space to let your imagination run wild.