Day 4
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So we all know what a freewrite is, if not head here, and have had our kicks going wild with a prompt. Then we've had the pleasure of reading someone else's story and seeing a bit into their creative, passionate, hilarious and sometimes devious minds. 😎 We'll leave comments for the writer, learning more about them and creating those connections that make our freewriting group one of the best there is on Steemit!
That's a lot of WE !
We-Writes come from the excitement of sharing the joy in creating a story! They add another level of challenge and fun to the freewriting experience! Back on the Day 100 Celebration @mariannewest posted the dare for everyone to pick a partner and collaborate. So many of our community rose to the occasion and created amazing stories together! Everyone had a blast and were able to enjoy learning more about each other! Why let the fun stop there? We-Writes can be done anytime! There's no need to wait for a contest, although who knows what the future will bring? 😉
How Do We Play?
There are three ways to do this. They require correspondence through comments, Discord, Steemit Chat, email, or a shared document. Google doc is a free option. @snook wrote a terrific post explaining how to share a document if you have never made one. Here is her post. To work out any kinks, @snook and I beta tested the We-Write process and our story can be read here
Helpful tip: Plan how post payouts will be shared with your partner beforehand to avoid any misunderstandings.😁
Option 1
- Pick a partner and open up a shared Google doc.
- Decide who will begin writing.
- Prepare a timer for each writer. Alternate writing for 1 minute each.
- Use the word “Go” to let the other know that it was their turn.
- Use the prompt provided.
- Put the word/phrase at the top of the page.
- The first freewriter sets a timer for 1 minute and begins writing.
- When the minute is up, type the word “GO” to let the next writer know to begin.
- Carry on, alternating turns, until 10 minutes have passed (each has written for 5 minutes).
- Combine the sentences (cleaning up the formatting and removing the “Go’s” if you wish).
- Place the “cleaned up” version of the story below the exercise.
- Submit the link and then enjoy reading that day’s freewrites!
Option 2
- Pick a partner and open up a shared Google doc.
- Decide who will begin writing.
- Set a timer for 10 minutes.
- First freewriter writes one sentence.
- Then, the other freewriter writes one sentence.
- Switch back and forth until the 10 minutes are over.
Option 3
- This option is especially good if you can't find a time which suits both writers
- Each freewriter writes a 5 minute freewite.
- Exchange the freewites (This can be done in comments, through Discord, Steemit Chat, or email)
- Write 5 more minutes on the partners freewrite and finish the story.
- You can both publish the freewrites and if you want, add a bit on how that kind of writing felt to you. Was it fun? Difficult? Want to do it again?
We've come so far as a group since starting on our freewriting journey. Let's all enjoy playing and writing fantastic stories together! Our Freewrite House is always ready to party! Now, grab a partner, Do-Si-Do, and let's get rolling with those We-Writes!
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