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The Power of One Word Journal Prompts
"When you write about a memory you begin to remember more fragments of your life; when you read it to others you remember even more." ~ Patty Dann ... Read More >>
Playing with Alphapoems to Spark Creativity in Your Journal
How to be More Playful and Creative in the Pages of Your Journal I truly believe that play is a portal to our creative self-expression! There are many ways... Read More >>
Your Creative Self-Expression: Free Writing vs Structured Journal Writing
Free writing and structured writing are two different approaches to journaling, each with its own benefits and purposes. I use both free writing and structured writing within my journaling... Read More >>
Father’s Day Journal by Peter Allan
From the Pages of Our Journals Are you curious what other people write about in their journals? Through our monthly Writing Alone Together Circles, one our IAJW Member Benefits,... Read More >>
Jay Gendron – IAJW Member Spotlight Interview
Our IAJW members are from all around the world with a wide range of experiences with journaling. Our Member Spotlight Interviews are a way to shine a light on... Read More >>
Brightdark, this Living by Ahava Shira
Brightdark, this living. Sore and soaring. Joygrief. Loveloss. Fearhope. Do you feel it too? The paradox. I once described my journal as “a space for everything.” There’s nothing I... Read More >>
Top 7 Reasons to Take a Journal Writing Course
Written by Lynda Monk I love taking courses, especially journal writing courses! I am always taking a course - it might be self-guided, instructor led,... Read More >>
Playing with Book Spine Poems
It is National Poetry Month in both Canada and the US. Judy Reeves, one of our IAJW Journal Council members, created an inspiring Book Spine Poem. I had never... Read More >>
278 Reasons to Keep a Journal by Sarabelle Prince
Why do you or why might you keep a journal? There are many reasons you might keep a journal. Perhaps you are interested in personal growth, gaining new self-awareness,... Read More >>
From the Page of My Journal – Story I Tell Myself That Isn’t True
Writing to Awaken with Mark Matousek In the summer of 2022, I had the pleasure of taking a 5 day long Writing to Awaken course with Mark Matousek. The... Read More >>