You can also try out each medium to see which one you prefer, or you can change between the two if you like.
You could, for example, write about something that has been on your mind a lot lately, or about a dream you had recently that stands out in your mind. Perhaps a problem you have, or something you are excited about. Maybe you have an idea for a story in mind, in which case you can use that as your topic. If you haven’t quite fleshed out in your mind all the details of the story you’d like to write, you can simply write about all the different ideas and pieces of the story that you do have. You could, for example, answer the “5 W’s” about your topic. That is, Who? What? When? Why? How?[2] X Research source Or you could just have the topic you want to write about in mind.
Remember that 10 minutes is merely a suggested starting point. If you want to write for longer, then do so. If you set your timer for 10 minutes, but you feel like you have more to write, you should keep going until you feel that you’ve gotten it all out. On the other hand, you should not stop writing until the 10 minutes are up. Even if you feel that you have run out of things to write. Keep trying, and eventually your hand will write something. Remember, you can write anything, even if it’s a wild tangent from your topic or only loosely related.
If you feel that you will be tempted to peek at your work during this exercise, you might also consider putting on a blindfold while you work, and / or recording your thoughts (orally) on your phone or computer, for later transcription. If you find that you cannot write with your eyes closed, then do it with your eyes open, but remember that you are not allowed to stop writing to change what you have written. Do not cross anything out, do not erase, do not stop. If your mind suddenly changes directions, then simply start writing whatever it is you are thinking, even if it means starting a new sentence in the middle of a different one.
You might meditate before your writing session, then listen to instrumental music while you write.
Pay absolutely no attention to grammar, spelling, sentence structure, style, or anything that you would normally be worried about when writing. These things are of absolutely no importance in automatic writing.
Using these ideas, you can complete another round of automatic writing, if you feel that you want to continue the exercise.
You do not have to do this exercise for any particular amount of time, so there is no need to set a timer. However, some recommend setting aside 30-45 minutes to do your writing.
If you’re not sure how you want to do it, try doing it both ways and choose whichever is more comfortable for you. If you use a computer, use whatever word processor you most typically use (e. g. Microsoft Word, NotePad, TextEdit on Mac, etc. )
If you are particularly stressed, upset, angry, or worried about something, then put off your session for another time. It will be difficult to clear your mind if you have a big issue you are focused on. Take a few deep breaths, try focusing on the air going in and out of your nostrils, and how it feels. Is it cold going in and warm going out? Is it shallow or deep? Clearing your mind is a skill that you must practice. As you practice more, you will improve.
Some suggest that this is a good idea, while others leave it out altogether. Do what feels right for you.
For this method, it is absolutely imperative that you have your eyes closed. If you feel afraid to close your eyes, then focus your eyes on the wall in front of you. Although you may end up with nothing more than marks on a page, you will improve with time. If the entity you are channeling wishes to write words and sentences, then they will do so.
If you want to have questions answered when channeling entities, you can also do this. Begin by writing down the question you want answered, and then letting your hand freely guide you to the answer. Don’t try to interpret anything that you are drawing, writing, or typing as it is happening. Simply let it happen. Your mind may try to come back into control, but do your best to simply let the thoughts flow freely. Only you will be able to know when an automatic writing session is over. Keep going for as long as it feels comfortable, and stop if/when it begins to feel negative or uncomfortable. [4] X Research source
Remember that even if you are not able to achieve the result you desire, automatic writing is still great for strengthening your creativity.
