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Definition of freewriting

freewriting

/ˈfriːˌraɪ.tɪŋ/
free · writ · ing
Plural:freewritings
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Past Simple:freewrote
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Past Participle:freewritten
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Present Participle:freewriting
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• noun

1

A prewriting technique in which a person writes continuously for a set period without regard to spelling, grammar, or topic, used to generate ideas and overcome writer's block.

Example

"The instructor began the workshop with ten minutes of timed freewriting to help students brainstorm essay topics."

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• verb

1

To write continuously without stopping to edit or censor one's thoughts, as a way of generating ideas (present participle of freewrite).

Example

"She spent the first fifteen minutes of the morning freewriting in her journal before starting the first chapter."

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• Rhymes for freewriting

• Nearby Words

freewheel
freewheeling
freewill
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freezable
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freezer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Freewriting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/freewriting
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