Accidental Genius, 2nd Edition

Part OneThe Six Secrets to Freewriting

We all have an internal editor that cleans up what we’re thinking so we can sound smart and in control, and so that we can fit in. This editor helps us live politely among other people, but it hurts our ability to think differently and powerfully.

Freewriting temporarily forces the editor into a subservient role, so you can get to thoughts that are raw, truthful, and unusual. It’s from thoughts like these that big ideas are more likely to come.

Here are what I consider the technique’s six easy-to-use secrets …