open invitation no. 54: out loud

Posted byRuth AyresPosted inprocess

Read your writing aloud while you draft.

I constantly read my writing aloud as I draft. This allows me to:

  1. Hear the sound of the words.
  2. Slow down and consider the meaning.

This allows me to craft the writing and make the words bubble or burrow. Try it. Read your draft aloud. Hear the sound of the words. Consider the meaning.

*Remember, you don’t have to accept this invitation…but I do hope you will accept the invitation to write. Sharing our stories is magical.

PS—I started a Facebook Group for the #sosmagic community. Join here.

write

Open your blog and write a post. Just write.

share

Reply to this post, jot a note and paste your URL.

comment

Comment on other blogs. Soak up the magic that will find you.

grab an image for your blog

Use one of these images so we can find each other…and you can invite others to share their stories with us!

Offer an invitation to others.

I’m joining an open community of writers over at Sharing Our Stories: Magic in a Blog. If you write (or want to write) just for the magic of it, consider this your invitation to join us. #sosmagic

Published by Ruth Ayres

Unhurried. Finding the magic in the middle of living. Capturing a life of ridiculous grace + raw stories.

13 thoughts on “open invitation no. 54: out loud”

    1. You made me laugh – so sweet – the Cleaning Teacher. The Kindergarteners used to introduce me to their parents as the Cooking Lady because I used to come in read stories and then we would make a treat based on the story. I hope those days come back soon!

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  9. Usually, I like to wait a day, however, I’ve missed a few weeks so I tried it today. I will come back tomorrow and comment on your stories…. maybe after I get supper ready for tonight. Love you all XO

    …going back, please

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