by Bakari Chavanu | Apr 14, 2022 | Interview
Over the years of facilitating National Journal Writing Month, I have met through the journal writing challenges inspiring and dedicated journal keepers. One such journal keeper is Sharon Boggon, who lives in Canberra, Australia. After Sharon joined the NaJoWriMo...
by Bakari Chavanu | Mar 12, 2022 | About Journal Writing, journal writing book, journal writing book, Journal Writing Prompts, Journaling Prompts
Happiness is something we all seek. We want to be happy and enjoy the people we care about to be happy. Happiness isn’t easy to define. It’s a feeling that eludes us most of the time. We try to find happiness in worldly things, but it’s a false kind...
by Bakari Chavanu | Dec 29, 2021 | Journal Writing Prompts, NaJoWriMo Preparation
Before the year ends, now is a good time to reflect back on the last twelve months to gauge your experiences and accomplishments, reassess unfinished goals and projects, and turn your thoughts toward a new year. Thoughtful journal writing a great way to reflect...
by Bakari Chavanu | Apr 10, 2019 | About Journal Writing, Advice, Resources
When I finally get around to working on long range projects, my journal becomes my counselor for working through my procrastination and frustrations, a coach for keeping me motivated, and a light bulb of ideas for completing projects. I know for certain I would have...
by Bakari Chavanu | Mar 30, 2019 | Resources
When I looking for journal writing inspiration, I sometimes read the humorous, quirky, and often insightful diary entries of David Sedaris. Published in 2017, Sadaris’ Theft by Finding: Diaries (1977-2002) is a hefty 529 pages of selected diary entries. The...
