How to Use Journal Writing to Complete Your Projects
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... Read more
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Why I Still Use Day One
When I started journaling back in the early ‘80s, I looked forward to purchasing at least one new notebook every year and filling it up... Read more
6 Ways to Get Started with Journal Writing for the New Year
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,... Read more
Journal Write Your Year-End Reflections
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... Read more
Theme Based Journal Writing
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... Read more
40,000 to Flesh: How I Journaled My Way to Character
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.... Read more
Day One’s ‘On This Day’ Keeps Memories Alive
The 'On This Day' feature in iOS version of Day One takes you back in time to your previous journal entries so that you can read about what you were doing and thinking about in previous years. Read more
A NaJoWriMo Participant Reflects on Journal Writing and NaJoWriMo
It is so great to receive feedback from participants of National Journal Writing Month, because I learn more about how they are using their journal writing,... Read more
Writing and Maintaining Your Stepping-Stones Journal Entry
One of ongoing lists that I maintain in my journal is called Stepping Stones, developed by Dr. Ira Progoff, author of the classic, Journal Workshop: Writing... Read more
Writing the Unsent Letter
If your journal writing is truly personal and kept from the prying eyes of even your closest family member or friend, then writing an unsent letter... Read more