Free-write: Free or Topic?

    Personally, I love free write. Notice how I said free write. I like starting the day writing about something that might be bothering me or stressing me out. 

    Usually when we write about a topic, its controversial and I'm forced to voice my opinion way too early in the morning. Topics feel too restricted and it doesn't feel free anymore.

    Writing about something that you want to or need to write about can be extremely beneficial. Maybe something has been weighing on you, or life is just too much in your mind. Getting everything down on paper is a way to help think something through.

    Or maybe nothing is weighing on you at all. You can write about gratitude, or something that you are excited for, or anything else about your life. Since our class is at 8:00 a.m. its nice to start off your day with writing about something that makes you happy. Acknowledging what makes you happy or what you are excited about can easily put you in a good mood that early.

    Even if you don't write about yourself, writing about something else that you like is always good. Sports, music, academics, anything that might spark interest to you or others.

    I understand that if we are given a topic, we are still able to write our own opinion, but I would still prefer the freedom. I really do enjoy free write and I also like hearing what others wrote about. It gives me inspiration for the next free write.

    Which do you prefer? Free or topic?