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Thoughts & Tips for Writing Poetry by Sheila Bender
Why Write Poetry? Psychologist Rollo May wrote in his book The Courage to Create that: "…if you do not express your own original ideas, if you do not listen to... Read More >>
IAJW – Past, Present & Future – Interview with Ruth Folit & Lynda Monk
The IAJW has re-awakened, has been re-branded, and is ready to inspire and nourish journal writers everywhere. Celebrate with us and listen to Ruth Folit (Founder & past Director) and... Read More >>
The Re-Awakening of the IAJW – for journal writers everywhere!
This is very exciting time for the IAJW - International Association for Journal Writing. This journal writing community was founded many years ago by Ruth Folit. You might remember the... Read More >>
Creative Journaling: Writing Without Rules by Ruth Folit
What was it about my English teachers that was so intimidating? Was it that they expected me to write on demand about whatever subject they chose? Was it the way... Read More >>
A Journal Writing Prompt Blooms in My Garden by Ruth Folit
Many mornings I walk around my Florida yard--to see if new transplants are adapting to their new locations, checking on the potted plants that they are sufficiently moist, watering some... Read More >>
Writing Through The Last Good-Bye
This month has been very significant for me. On September 11th, my father passed away. I had the privilege of being with him when he took his last breath, something... Read More >>
Writing for Emotional Balance: Journaling to Move Beyond Venting by Ruth Folit & Beth Jacobs
Think of how you have you handled some of life's tricky situations: your boss criticizing you in front of others, your spouse making unreasonable demands of you, or your best... Read More >>
Journal Techniques to Deepen and Expand Your Writing by Ruth Folit
As a kid, when I was bored, I remember standing up, bending at the waist and looking back through my own legs to see the world in a new way.... Read More >>
Ten Benefits of a (High Quality) Online Journal Class by Ruth Folit
Do you ever feel reluctant to write in your journal? Do you get stuck writing a series of entries going over the same ground and not making headway? All... Read More >>
Journal Writing for Your Health: Three Rules by Ruth Folit
Did you know that scientists over the last several decades have demonstrated that writing helps your physical health? Different studies have shown that writing can have the following effects on... Read More >>