Comments on: Morning Pages Revisited

By: John Lacey

John Lacey — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:27:49 +0000

Jim,

For me it is just about filling three pages. Quite often when words don’t seem to ‘come’ I scribble or draw or sketch. I think it’s a perfectly valid way of getting started. Just keep moving the pen – or pencil – across the pages.

By: Jim Schnitter

Jim Schnitter — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:34:35 +0000

I am restarting my Morning Pages and am wondering if I should add little sketches or if I will keep a sketch diary as a separate exercize. I am a painter and I am fairly active in my sketch pad. Are there any painters out there who have tried to combine drawing with the Morning Pages?

By: John Lacey

John Lacey — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:58:32 +0000

Greg, Julia Cameron seems to think so. She writes in The Artist's Way:

A final assurance: the morning pages will work for painters, for sculptors, for poets, for actors, for lawyers, for housewives - for anyone who wants to try anything creative. Don't think they are a tool for writers only.

You can download a free PDF of the Basic Tools (Morning Pages, Artist Dates). I would highly recommend checking it out.

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:35:20 +0000

I wonder if this idea could work with drawing?

By: cindy

cindy — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:47:47 +0000

wow. and add to that you’ve got some more ideas for the ms. excellent!