Object Recording

Object recording is using a recording device to do your object writing exercise. Its a creative writing exercise that you record instead of write.

If you are unfamiliar with object writing its a short (under 10 minute) creative writing or brainstorming process to sharpen your writing skills and to get you thinking like a as a creative thinking songwriter.

Make it shorter than 10 minutes so you’re never able to say to yourself that you are just too busy to do the exercise.

If you catch yourself saying you can’t prioritize 10 minutes in your life, you’re either stringing yourself along or you have some other major issues to deal with. Book 10 minutes a day with yourself and your self development.

The idea is to talk for 10 minutes (timed) into a recorder without stopping, editing, correcting or judging what you are creating.

Just talk starting on any topic and keep speaking the chain of ideas that you mind thinks of next. You'll cover all sorts of ground far from you original topic and that’s good.

Don't worry about it being correct, wonderful or poetic. Don't use form, rhymes or have any direction in mind. That means no poems, no lyrics, or songs. Just talk in an unabridged train of thought that your record on tape.

As in Object writing speak fully from your seven senses of touch, taste, sound, sight, smell, movement and body sensations. Keep you mind and senses open and speak whatever comes into your head. Doesn't matter how foolish or stupid it sounds. It’s a creative thinking free for all.

There are personal recorders you can buy cheaply everywhere. You also can use your own recording software. If you don't have your own here's free Audacity download recording probram. Its a simple recorder. All you need is a cheap microphone.

You'll amaze yourself at how easy this is. Just go back and listen to your tape and use the great ideas for your songwriting.