“I loved having the incentive to write every day. Writing is more a part of my life than ever before. I liked the prompts, and also loved the resources you sent.

“I am so proud of myself for doing it. I’ve found that other areas of my life are opening to the creative. I’m looking into working with someone on a business venture. I’m cleaning up my space and bringing more light into my life. I’m exercising more and deepening my spiritual practice. I have more energy. I may not be completing any short stories or a novel, but I’m writing and loving it.”  – Marella Colyvas, Boulder, CO

“I did it! It was great to get into the flow of writing every day–and the time that I spent really added up as I worked on my novel. Many days I wrote for an hour instead of just 15 minutes, but even on my frantically busy days, the 15 or 20 minutes made a difference–if only to remind me that I AM a creative human being. Writing is a great habit to have.” – Laurel Kallenbach, Boulder, Colorado

“I signed up for the Fling to help me develop a more healthy relationship with my writing. I’ve now written every day for 38 days. This is the longest stretch of time I’ve ever managed to write every single day.

I noticed a direct effect on my course writing. I managed to solve what seemed like an intractable problem within minutes after I finished a free write on a completely unrelated topic. Free writing seemed to free up my mind for other kinds of thinking.

Thanks for all the advice and support, Cynthia. For the first time I am feeling what it might be like to have writing be a part of my life with compassion and healthy motivation instead of with coercion and guilt. – Amy Parker

“Cynthia’s FWF process exceeded my expectations. Her method of approaching writing with patience and without judgment is so opposite of what we’ve learned. But it worked.

I am more patient, see more consistency in my personal and professional relationships, have more integrity and self-confidence, and I have found my voice.

Thirty-one days was a small sacrifice for such a big payoff.” – Sabrina Lovejoy

“The Free Write Fling helped me become disciplined in my daily writing practice (and in my life). I’m amazed that I wrote daily for a full month. I can’t remember doing anything for 31 consecutive days!

I see how much can be accomplished in just fifteen minutes a day. I am a happier person from giving myself this “gift” of writing for fifteen minutes in the morning.

I feel a sense of pride and accomplishment for having completed it every day no matter what.

I am more accepting of myself. I don’t have to write an award winning piece every morning. I just have to show up. This has taken a lot of pressure off me.

Thank you for providing an safe arena to explore what is possible.  It has really motivated me to keep going.” – Julia Atwood

“Mostly I have learned that I am a person who needs to write on a regular basis NO MATTER WHAT!  It keeps me feeling caught up with myself as much as possible, like a daily clearing. This month proved to myself that I can fit it in somewhere, even at midnight.” – Valerie Szarek, winner of the drawing for two coaching sessions

“I learned I can actually write, I can sit in the chair and do this on a consistent basis.

Ideas can come from anywhere and I work best with no clear-cut idea.  I have tried free writes before but I could never see how they related to the writing of a novel or other work of fiction.  That has changed.” – Kate Robertson, Idaho Falls, Idaho

“Wow! I see changes. I see a productive writer that is not afraid of a blank screen or empty page. Inspiration is everywhere. I see a renewed commitment. I am more hopeful. I see greater self-examination through my reading. I am more centered. I see this carrying onto all aspects of my life.” – Kim Nixon, Marquette, Michigan