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 | Dec 31, 2018 | About Journal Writing, Advice, NaJoWriMo Preparation
Whether you’re new to journal writing, or have amassed several volumes of journal entries, a new year is always a great opportunity to reflect, plan, and make goals for personal growth and enriching your life. The following is a set of recommendations for using... 
by Bakari Chavanu | Jun 10, 2018 | About Journal Writing, NaJoWriMo Preparation
Get your pen and notebook or digital journal ready for the next National Journal Writing Month (NaJoWriMo) starting July 1st. The theme for the month-long journal writing challenge is Travel: Places and Journeys. This theme and journaling prompts will focus on two... 
by Bakari Chavanu | Sep 26, 2017 | About Journal Writing, Advice, NaJoWriMo Preparation
There are no real rules when it comes to journal writing, but thematic journaling is the approach National Journal Writing Month encourages. In this article I explain why. The thematic approach to journal writing involves focusing on a theme for an extended period of... 
by r.r. campbell | Sep 6, 2017 | About Journal Writing, Advice, Guest Blog Articles
When I decided to write Accounting for it All, I knew one of my greatest challenges would be to lend authenticity to my protagonist, Robin. After all, she and I don’t have much in common where career choice is concerned: I’m a write-by-morning and export-by-day kind... 
by Bakari Chavanu | Mar 28, 2016 | About Journal Writing, NaJoWriMo Particiant
As part of NaJoWriMo January, I ask participants to respond to a survey about their participation in the month-long challenges. If you have never participated in NaJoWriMo, these responses should give you good idea of how journal writers participate in the challenge...
