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Peer reviewedBoice, Robert; Meyers, Patricia E. – Written Communication, 1986
Reviews automaticity, effortless writing that enjoys freedom from excessive conscious interference, in terms of its origins in automatic writing and growth into contemporary techniques. Characterizes automaticity as a (1) form of dissociation from consciousness; (2) succor to spontaneity and creativity; and (3) key to understanding why some…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Creative Thinking, Creative Writing, Discovery Processes
