Freeblogging is a form of blogging that encourages use of the free writing technique. A freeblog differs from a traditional blog in that the text entry is time-limited in a way that encourages constant typing without pause. The resulting freeblog typically exhibits a "stream of consciousness" style of writing, complete with spelling mistakes and other errors.
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The technique involves continuous writing, usually for a predetermined period of time (often five, ten, or fifteen minutes). The freeblogger writes without regard to spelling, grammar, etc., and makes no corrections. If the writer reaches a point where they can't think of anything to write, they write that they can't think of anything, until they find another line of thought. The writer freely strays off topic, letting thoughts lead where they may. At times, a writer may also do a focused freeblog, letting a chosen topic structure their thoughts. Expanding from this topic, the thoughts may stray to make connections and create more abstract views on the topic. This technique helps a writer explore a particular subject before putting ideas into a more basic context.
Freeblogging is often done on a daily basis as a part of the writer's daily routine.
Here are the essential rules that are often formulated for the beginners or students, often a paraphrase of Natalie Goldberg's "Rules for Free Writing," [1][2] often referred as Natalie Goldberg's first four rules of writing[3][4]: