Write a Journal Entry in Ten Easy Steps – Part Two
August 2, 2006 by Heather Goldsmith
Filed under Home & Living
5. Date your entry. This may seem a real drag, but I would suggest this is the only real rule when it comes to keeping a journal. You’ll be amazed just how useful having each entry dated can be. I’m constantly looking back through my journal to confirm some fact in our family or to help work out some vague point.
6. Start writing. Just write whatever comes to mind. You may need a journal prompt. There’s plenty online or use the link I just provided. There are heaps of prompts in this blog. If you do use the link continue to press the link at the end of each page, Previous Entries, for even more prompts. You may also find the Timed Writing entry useful.
7. Be creative. Try different techniques, such as lists, collage, drawing, other visual styles, or whatever takes your fancy. Your journal is a place to express your thoughts and emotions. Forget the rules and what others expect. Play with ideas and use your journal for your own benefit.
Part three tomorrow.
Hi Sonya,
Thanks for your comment. Yes, there’s a real reward in writing a journal, but not all is evident on first glance. I’m glad you’ve been able to discover your love for writing.
i have never to be able to keep a journal, and would like to know on what i could do to keep one.
_omg!!
i been forced to do a journal, so now i have to search some stuffs to help me doing this!!
wish me luck!!
Hi Sandy,
Well, I know these last two entries should have enough to get you started. There’s plenty on this blog, so keep coming back for more whenever you like.
I found studying about journal and the steps provided really useful and Thanks for sharing all those. I would much appreciate If you could please provide me with some more information becuase its the first time I am writing journals about my classes and students
Many thanks
Best,
Sharif
Hi Sharif,
I’m glad this entry proved useful for you. I think you will probably find loads more information in this blog. Check out the entries under the different categories to the right of this comment box, and up a little. Try the Journal Writing Prompts category first and see what else is there. Really, I’ve got loads and loads of entries about journal writing. I’m sure you’ll find everything you need right here. Thanks again for responding.
thanks! but why is it 5. where is 1?