The free word of the day is freehand.Writing freehand is scary.
The journey from triangulated pencils or moulded finger grips, has been travelled.
Over lines and through squares on the paper, I progressed to A4 plain.
Now I like writing freehand.
Freehand art produces something that is always unique and fresh. Not mechanically replicated.
But It’s impossible for any subject, in art or writing, to be truly unique: the first time it has been thought of or made. But writing freehand is what I try to do when I write. OK, maybe that would be more figurative than literal.
I visualise the world and the characters I have created. I see it happening, while I am writing. As far as mechanical aids and devices go my plan says where I have to go, I even know the titles for each chapter. But I’m writing freehand so I don’t try to walk the line. When writing freehand I keep the plan, like the ruler, well below (safety net style) so the words aren’t misshapen and odd.
Are you a freehand writer too?
