Nonfiction: Helena Writes #47--On mother-son writing and following your thoughts
In her 47th post, Helena offers a short piece of writing by her adult son, an example of stream of consciousness-style writing, plus a call to try it yourself.
free writing
Writing in pieces: In defense of fragments over finished products
Practice free writing to get comfortable with fragments and unfinished pieces--because it's all writing, it's all worthy, and it can keep you going when you feel like giving up.