![Imgur](https://i.imgur.com/DF9IyC3.jpg) ## Prompt: politics as usual * Set your timer for 5 minutes * Start writing * Use the hashtag #freewrite * Publish your piece (include a link to this post if you wish) ### Copy and paste your URL into the comment section of the prompt post. * Or, if you don't want to publish your freewrite, just copy and paste as a comment under the prompt post. ![Freewrite.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQjoLWDPkqaxDDEDMCb1Nnm6b65TCtE4K88SXeFLLJevV/Freewrite.png) ![round_3.png](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/mariannewest/GXPj6hWr-round_3.png) ## The Freewrite House is open again on Steem!!! ## We have 2 Contests happening right now. Go to @freewritehouse and check it out! If you are on Hive and participating in the contests there - you may copy and paste and use your work on both platforms. ![Freewrite.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQjoLWDPkqaxDDEDMCb1Nnm6b65TCtE4K88SXeFLLJevV/Freewrite.png) ![Freewrite.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQjoLWDPkqaxDDEDMCb1Nnm6b65TCtE4K88SXeFLLJevV/Freewrite.png) ![Freewrite.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQjoLWDPkqaxDDEDMCb1Nnm6b65TCtE4K88SXeFLLJevV/Freewrite.png) **I have a favor to ask. If you are on YouTube, can you please subscribe to my Sustainable Living Podcast channel. I am not asking you to watch, just to subscribe. I want to be able to do live Yoga classes and need more subscribers before I can access that function. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA73SuaMBnBIaB5OdiL_y6Q** ![Freewrite.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQjoLWDPkqaxDDEDMCb1Nnm6b65TCtE4K88SXeFLLJevV/Freewrite.png) ## Freewrite Info, Tips and More ![Freewrite.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQjoLWDPkqaxDDEDMCb1Nnm6b65TCtE4K88SXeFLLJevV/Freewrite.png) If you don't know what a freewrite is, [here is a link to the introduction post.](https://steemit.com/freewrite/@mariannewest/writers-or-wanna-be-writers-wanted-be-free-freewrite) [Here is @snook's excellent tutorial on how to join our freewrite adventure](https://steemit.com/freewrite/@snook/easy-how-to-for-mariannewest-s-daily-freewrite-challenge) And @improv's input: > Two things I do a little differently. I just type "timer" into google and it pops up a 5-minute timer. I also type directly into steemit. I also rarely use a photo, don't I? So that's three things. #### Please read, comment and vote (if you have voting power) on each others freewrites as much as you can. Especially if you are new to the platform, you will be surprised how many friendships are formed by reading and commenting on each other's work! ![Freewrite.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQjoLWDPkqaxDDEDMCb1Nnm6b65TCtE4K88SXeFLLJevV/Freewrite.png) ## Writing help * A free app: Grammarly. A lot of us are not native English speakers and I am finding it a helpful app. It will underline spelling and grammar mistakes. Just remember that is is not always right -especially if you use complex sentence structures. [Here is the link](https://app.grammarly.com/) * Remember [The Most Dangerous Writing App](http://www.themostdangerouswritingapp.com/). You set the time - 5 min - and start typing. Don’t stop!!! It will destroy what you wrote if you stop for more than 3 seconds - and backspace does not count as writing on the app. If you are prone to stop and think - this app forces you to keep going. You can make corrections after the 5 minutes are over. * A timer. Egg timer is a free tool you can use on your desktop to set a time. This is useful for our freewrites or if you want to work in blocks of time and then take a break. [Here is the link](http://e.ggtimer.com/) * I found this app through @emwalker. Use it regularly and it will help you type faster and more accurately. [10 fast fingers](https://10fastfingers.com/typing-test/english * If you know of other helpful tools or people, please share with us! ![Freewrite.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQjoLWDPkqaxDDEDMCb1Nnm6b65TCtE4K88SXeFLLJevV/Freewrite.png) [![beta reg banner.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdRLXhhWAbGmJEXcQg38bcUXHb5WKmoD9TvD2EbN5Znow/beta%20reg%20banner.png)](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2bG6YbLh_LCw-vjjUiv-jeLT9N46pMTps15Xw8Ea8qGCFVQ/viewform?usp=sf_link) ![Freewrite.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQjoLWDPkqaxDDEDMCb1Nnm6b65TCtE4K88SXeFLLJevV/Freewrite.png) ## Staying Legal This is an excellent article by @dmcamera on how to use images legally. [A must read!!](https://steemit.com/photography/@dmcamera/photo-plagiarism-how-to-avoid-it-original-photography) Join us for the daily 5 - Minute Freewrite. Check my profile for a new prompt every day. ![Freewrite.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQjoLWDPkqaxDDEDMCb1Nnm6b65TCtE4K88SXeFLLJevV/Freewrite.png) All images are my own unless otherwise cited. ![thealliance_mariannewest.png](https://res.cloudinary.com/hpiynhbhq/image/upload/v1519661966/dllaidvhae5nrsbezb6o.png) https://steemitimages.com/DQmNpNiY6KbQj861hsD8g6kUPhVPYm3NR332AijVXtVP8es/mariannewest_red.png ![Freewrite.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQjoLWDPkqaxDDEDMCb1Nnm6b65TCtE4K88SXeFLLJevV/Freewrite.png) [![WITNESS_enginewittyGIF.gif](https://steemitimages.com/DQmUDVVYytrAJb98BiKrUmpc8UbBbzcmWK4NL7nidxxLmJ7/WITNESS_enginewittyGIF.gif)](https://steemit.com/~witnesses) Click on the graphics to vote for Enginewitty as a witness Join us at the Freewrite House for fun and games!!! Weekly drawing for SBI memberships and so much more!! The Freewrite House is on Hive. 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