Enthralled Magazine Vol 1 Issue 2 - Reflect
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Why would any self-respecting<br />
writer jump down a rabbit hole into<br />
Stream of Consciousness writing?<br />
Why would you throw off writerly<br />
discipline and dance like a crazy<br />
naked person in the rain? Why would<br />
a writer step aside and allow the<br />
reader to have a direct line to the<br />
character’s thought processes? How<br />
does that even make sense? What<br />
good could come from such<br />
unfiltered freedom?<br />
few places where it’s okay for us to<br />
read minds and hearts.<br />
Also, let’s remember writing is an art<br />
form. By all means, study the age-old<br />
devices; Read the latest ‘How to’ books,<br />
and listen to advice yelled from<br />
bestseller lists. But above all: don’t lose<br />
your voice.<br />
Do you know what this article was<br />
about? Me either. Thank you and<br />
good night.<br />
Well... Steam of Consciousness writing<br />
is a literary device that's been around<br />
for over a hundred years. Its value is<br />
worth considering, even in this modern<br />
era of “Show don’t tell”. Trends come<br />
and go, but books remain one of the<br />
RJ Simon occasionally describes herself as an artist, writer, nature lover,<br />
cat whisperer, and an average cook. She is a regular contributor to<br />
enthralled. Read about her fantastic books at Books by RJ Simon<br />
Have you ever tried stream of consciousness writing?<br />
Wanna share your ideas or tell us why not?<br />
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