Purpose: Morning Pages are intended to provoke, clarify, comfort, cajole, prioritize, and synchronize the day at hand. The exercise is not meant to produce immediately usable material but rather to help clear the mind and surface ideas, thoughts, and emotions.
Process: The process involves writing three pages of continuous, stream-of-consciousness writing. There is no wrong way to do Morning Pages—spelling mistakes, poor handwriting, and nonsensical thoughts are all acceptable.
Benefits: This practice is believed to help with overcoming creative blocks and achieving greater clarity and creativity. It can also reduce stress and enhance problem-solving by clearing away emotional clutter.
Confidentiality: The pages are not intended to be shared or even re-read by the writer, at least not immediately. They are meant to be a private, unfiltered release.
Commitment: Cameron recommends making Morning Pages a daily practice to get the most benefit, suggesting they become as routine as brushing one’s teeth.
This practice is valued by artists, writers, and creative individuals as a tool for fostering creativity and personal growth.