I’m starting 2019 with the journal I was using at the end of 2018. It is a notebook from a supermarket and I love the combination of the colours and words on the cover. However, there is nothing special about the notebook, it is functional rather than pleasurable to use.
My 2nd 2018 journal
It has only taken me a third of the year to start a journal in 2018. As I continued using the undated journal I’d started in August 2017 at the start of the year. My new journal is a change from the Castelli notebooks I’ve used for the last few years. This one is a Flame Tree Notebook* and was a 40th birthday present. The cover pattern is based on Turkish Iznik style stone paste tiles Continue Reading …
My 2018 journal
This is the journal I’m using at the start of 2018 although it isn’t actually a 2018 journal. I started this journal on 30th August 2017 but as I use undated notebooks I’ve just continue last year’s journal. It is a Castelli* notebook, the same as my 2016 and 2017 journals, and was a great gift from a work conference. I like the Castelli notebooks because they have narrow lines and are great for fountain pens Continue Reading …
7 different journals for children
Now my children are writing journals I’ve realised they look for different features to me. So here are the seven different journals for children we’ve discovered. Benefits of children keeping a journal The oldest journal I’ve kept is from when I was 11 or 12, although I know I wrote earlier ones. I don’t know what triggered my initial writing, maybe the popularity of Adrian Mole books. I don’t think you can be too young to Continue Reading …
15+ Journal Writing Posts
Are you interested in journal writing, but don’t know where to start? I started writing my journal as a child in 1989, and have written it on and off since; that is over 25 years. I know all you need to start writing is a pen and some paper, but if you are like me you want to read about it first. So here are all the posts I’ve written about journal writing to help Continue Reading …
Introduction to creativity – The Artist’s Way
Feeling more creative is something I’ve wanted for many years, so over 15 years ago I bought The Artist’s Way*, a 12 week course that helps you discover or reignite your creative self by making creativity part of your everyday life. Back then I made it as far as page 21. My work has recently held a Feel Good Festival to help staff feel good. One of the activities was a half day workshop entitled “Developing Continue Reading …
Book suggestions for Journal Writers
As we approach the end of December, it is time to think about journalling for the new years it time to start a journal or to start a new type of journal. Plus, there is the opportunity to add some journal writing books or notebooks to your Christmas wish list. I know I will be adding a mix of journalling and personal development books to my list, the difficult bit is choosing the ones to add. So here are Continue Reading …
7 different books to use for a journal or diary
When you decide to start a journal or diary, there are two important questions to consider; the type of journal you want to keep, and the type of notebook to use. Of course, you can choose any book and just write particularly, if you don’t have a specific type of journal in mind. If you are looking for inspiration here are some of the different books available. Page a day diary A page a Continue Reading …
Do you want to look in other people’s journals?
I suspect many journal writers want absolute privacy for their writing, but are secretly curious about what other people write in their journals. I know I do, which is one of the reasons why I am currently reading The Assassin’s Cloak (extracts from lots of journals arranged by day). There is an online exhibition at the Morgan Library in New York City showcasing 11 diaries from 1600s to mid 1900s. As well as a description Continue Reading …
Finding the time to write…how?
It is easy to say you want to write, but it is much harder to find the time; or find the time when you feel inspired or motivated. Frequently when I feel inspired to write (like now) I feel guilty that I should be doing something else like tidying, cleaning or looking after baby! Recently I’ve been reviewing one of my old journals and notice this is not a new challenge. And that was before Continue Reading …
