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Body Wisdom Writing
A Writing Exercise by Meryl Cook, IAJW Journal Council Expert & Member At a recent Writing Circle through the International Association for Journal Writing, the topic was listening to our... Read More >>
Can journaling help a boy feel better about his life?
I journal every single day, as do most of my clients and many of the people close to me. As a business owner, journaling gives me an outlet to release... Read More >>
Writing From the Body
Writing is not just an activity of the mind (thinking), but rather it involves the heart (emotions), spirit (essence) and the body (physical) parts of the self as well. Allow... Read More >>
Card Decks Make Great Journal Writing Prompts
I love to keep my journal writing fresh and creative by using various journal writing techniques, tools and prompts. One of my favourite and quickest ways to play in my... Read More >>
From the pages of my journal: Wild Woman Dancing by Lynda Monk
Each month we host a Writing Alone Together circle for IAJW members. I have been so inspired by the writing done and shared in our circles that I have decided... Read More >>
Ask Our Coach: How do I ensure a sense of privacy so I can write freely in my journal?
Question: A question that comes up for me is that I need privacy to write freely. Of course the computer resolves this but I do want to write in... Read More >>
7 Helpful Tips for How to Write a Memoir from Your Journals
Are you a journal writer who also dreams of writing a memoir? I am currently in the midst of mining my journals for raw material to help me with writing... Read More >>
Online Writing Practice: Growing the Writer Within by Ruth Folit
Ruth Folit, founder of the IAJW, reflects on her past experience with participating in Online Writing Practice What is Online Writing Practice? It's an hour of time spent mid-day, with... Read More >>
Getting Started with Writing a Poem: without needing to know what you are going to say next by Sheila Bender
Do you like or want to write poetry? Maybe you want to craft a poem in the pages in your journal for the pure joy of it? Perhaps you want... Read More >>
NEW “Ask Our Coach” Feature with Joyce Chapman: How do I create a journal writing habit?
Welcome to our brand new "Ask Our Coach" feature on our IAJW blog! How does this work? Feel welcome to submit a question you have about journal or life writing... Read More >>