Why do your fresh writing exercises ask writers to use the established method of writing with pen and paper instead of composing on a laptop?  The lure of the laptop is always a question.  The computer is an indispensable tool for writers.  I encourage all Kitchen Table Writers to immediately type their work into their computer exactly as they wrote it and save this original file, preserving the energy of their creation.  To edit, I say create a new file and “have at” your work in the afternoon.  

What is the difference between hand writing and word processing?  Hand writing accesses a different part of our imagination.  I suggest writing by hand always, rather than on the computer.  This kinesthetic experience allows energy to flow from the heart to the page. Hand writing is a tactile art that accesses different material from a different part of the brain.

If a writer feels they must write with their computer, I suggest that rather than watch the screen in the warm-up and the creative period, look above the screen, out a window, or against a wall. Blank space creates a place for the “mind movie” to play.