REM Mining
noun | pronounced /rem ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
Definition of REM Mining
The intentional practice of accessing the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) stage of sleep or hypnagogic state to extract creative ideas, insights, or inspiration, especially for storytelling, writing, or artistic expression.
A creative technique developed by author C.M. James in which one consciously induces an early dreamlike state (without full sleep) to mentally "mine" or retrieve narrative elements, emotions, or visions for use in fiction or art.
noun | pronounced /rem ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
Definition of REM Mining
The intentional practice of accessing the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) stage of sleep or hypnagogic state to extract creative ideas, insights, or inspiration, especially for storytelling, writing, or artistic expression.
A creative technique developed by author C.M. James in which one consciously induces an early dreamlike state (without full sleep) to mentally "mine" or retrieve narrative elements, emotions, or visions for use in fiction or art.
Examples:
"I used REM Mining last night and came up with the next twist in my novel."
"C.M. James swears by REM Mining as the secret to building the Dreamfall universe."
"I used REM Mining last night and came up with the next twist in my novel."
"C.M. James swears by REM Mining as the secret to building the Dreamfall universe."
by C.M. James June 26, 2025
Get the REM Miningmug. by im.freaking.killua fan August 1, 2021
Get the em0.remmug. 
by nerdluvr222 July 2, 2022
Get the remmug. Probably the best alt-rock band of all time and part of the “Big Six”, along with Rammstein, Weird Al Yankovic, Queen, Prince (and the Revolution), and AC/DC.
Yoooooo REM is such an amazing band!
by Starryboi April 30, 2024
Get the REMmug. REM
by Hardly Q January 3, 2021
Get the remmug. by @i.know.ya.mama November 24, 2021
Get the Biak rem mawimug.