A Creative Journal

What Are Morning Pages?

by Heather Goldsmith on December 1st, 2005

A few entries ago I mentioned Morning Pages and promised more on the topic. While reading and researching online I came across Angela Booth’s blog where she describes using Morning Pages in her writing. Angela links to a good description on how to do Morning Pages.

David LaMotte, a songwriter, gives an excellent description of how he uses Morning Pages on his website in his advice to aspiring songwriters. Scroll down the page until you find the heading Warming Up: Free Writes.

I used Morning Pages consistently for over four years and found them a powerful creativity tool. While writing those three pages in longhand faithfully each morning I increased my regular writing output significantly. I don’t agree they’re for everyone, though. I do think you should try them for a good three months just to see if they suit you.

Although Morning Pages are considered journal writing they’re more a way to clear your headspace for the start of the day. Still, all journal writing is a tool to help you live a better life. Perhaps Morning Pages will be exactly what you need.

Heather

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