While reading Journal Fetish today I found another interesting blog; First 50 Words. The concept for this blog is simple enough. Based on the idea of practice writing, such as Natalie Goldberg, Judy Reeves and Julia Cameron promote; First 50 Words supplies the prompts and you write the words. You are also encouraged to leave those first 50 words in the comments section.
Looks like a great place to find prompts.
Heather
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I sat down for a moment today to write in my journal and to enjoy a coffee at one of my favourite cafés. I’m a regular, so I only need to say, “The usual,” pay and find a place to sit. Most of the time, when I journal in public places, no one says anything to me. But today the owner asked me what I wrote in my journal. I was only too happy to share with him.
His questions made me think about writing in public places. I like the general hubbub of voices in coffee shops. I can …read more

I know it happens from time to time. You sit and write in your journal and just churn out the most banal rubbish ever, day after day. Blah days can dishearten even the most dedicated journal writer. I believe there is still value in writing any old thing in your journal. Not only does it help clear your mind, but it gives you a place to be. A space to fill. A moment to pause. A place to accept who you are, for the good and bad parts of your personality.
Probably the best advice I ever read concerning writing in …read more