by Bakari Chavanu | Apr 15, 2022 | Advice, Interview
I’m pleased to present part 2 of my interview with Sharon Boggon in which she shares her advice about journal writing and how to make it useful. You can read part 1 here. Because you write every day, can you share how journal writing is helpful to you...
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 27, 2019 | Advice, Day One Journal App, Resources
When I started journaling in the early ‘80s, I looked forward to purchasing at least one new notebook every year and filling it up with journal entries. But after I started using the Day One journaling, my journal writing increased, and I got even more out of...
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 | Dec 15, 2017 | Advice, Journal Writing Prompts, NaJoWriMo Preparation
As the year comes to a close, now is good time to take the opportunity to use your journal to reflect back on what has happened in 2016, both on a personal, social, and even national level. “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived...
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...
