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Dear Reader,
The most important thing about writing is freedom. Maybe it’s the only thing that truly matters. Learning the forms and getting better at executing them is fun, but once you’ve acquired a serviceable hand, it’s really just a chase that might impress a few people or make you [feel] a little better about yourself. Of course, for every person you impress, there will be two critics. And for every letter or word that makes you feel good, there will be ten that make you feel inadequate.
Freedom is the only destination worth anything. It is immediate. You dash the pen across the page without concern or doubt and that just feels good. It feels much better than getting the forms “right” and you can have that feeling (freedom) anytime you want, every time you pick up the pen.
Sincerely,
Dave
The Freedom of the Palmer Method
Today, I’m giving myself the freedom to tell you about the Palmer Method. You can find freedom in writing regardless of the approach, but I think the Palmer Method is the most naturally free way to write. With the Palmer Method, you glide the pen across the page without tension, pain, or fatigue.
It’s not easy to learn, but I’ve created a free Intro Series that will get you started on the right track.
