Writing Exercises and Prompts for Journaling, Prose, Poetry and Memoirs
These Writing Exercises are a collection of prompts originally published in The Journal Newsletter. The prompts include journaling prompts, prose prompts, poetry prompts, free writing prompts, and memoir prompts. Jump to the exercises you would like to see: Prompts Copyright © by Susan Michael and David Michael. Journaling Prompts Journaling Prompt - Imagine yourself in a place you like to be (not necessarily someplace you like to *go*).
Feature Story: Writing to Heal: Research shows writing about emotional experiences can have tangible health benefits
For nearly 20 years, Dr. James W. Pennebaker has been giving people an assignment: write down your deepest feelings about an emotional upheaval in your life for 15 or 20 minutes a day for four consecutive days. Many of those who followed his simple instructions have found their immune systems strengthened.
Innovative and Fun Journaling Tips & Technique
To help guide you and your child down the path of creative journaling I've listed some tips below. Try them out, and remember that there are infinite ways for you and your child to dress up a journal and integrate creative expression into your journals. Creative Journaling Tips: 1. Journal Share - Make the journal experience interactive rather than secretive and solitary. Take a new approach to journal writing and declare that diaries are for secrets and journals are now for celebrating and sharing.
Journal Writing Prompts for Life Story Writers
Journal Writing Topics to Have Fun With This is a new page on my site and I will be updating this page on a regular basis with new journal writing prompts, journal writing topics and ideas. Journal writing prompts can have several purposes, but the ones on this web page will be for the purpose of sparking memories from one's life through creative writing prompts.
Art Journaling 101 - abstract - art journaling . creative prompts . doodling . photography
How do you start an art journal? "Art journaling is about the {creative process} of pulling together color, words and images as you wish on a page. Unlike many other forms of art, it is not about the outcome."Tammy Garcia Original post 2008 * Updated March 2014
Get List Happy! 10 Journal Prompts for Quick Inspiration
Get List Happy! 10 Journal Prompts for Quick Inspiration Posted by Mari L. McCarthy on Mon, Feb 20, 2012 @ 08:43 PM Creating a list is a fast and easy way to spark your creativity and kick your journal writing into gear. The next time you are staring at the blank page, trying to think of what to write, start by using one of these ideas for inspiration.
100 Excellent Art Therapy Exercises for Your Mind, Body, and Soul
January 9th, 2011 Pablo Picasso once said, "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." It's no surprise, then, that many people around the world use art as a means to deal with stress, trauma and unhappiness – or to just find greater peace and meaning in their lives. If you're curious about what art therapy has to offer, you can try out some of these great solo exercises at home to help nurse your mind, body and soul back to health. If you like the experience, you can also seek out professional art therapy treatment in your area.
Spring Creative Writing & Blogging Prompts, Springtime Photo Ins
Writing : Prompts : Spring Writing Prompts Seasonal Writing & Blogging Photo Prompts By Chris Dunmire Warming, fresh spring weather! With spring in the air and writing on your mind, you'll be inspired by this collection of springtime photos, quotes, and prompts celebrating the emergence of new life arising from the soil of the earth. These fresh writing prompts and photos will breathe new life into your creative stories, blog entries, and holiday reflections for the spring season.
Ernest Hemingway's Star Style - The Best Rules for the Business of Writing - Excerpts From the Kansas City Star Style Guide
Speaking to a reporter from The Kansas City Star in 1940, Ernest Hemingway said, "Those were the best rules I ever learned for the business of writing. I've never forgotten them. No man with any talent, who feels and writes truly about the thing he is trying to say, can fail to write well if he abides with them."
Writing Exercises and Prompts for Journaling, Prose, Poetry and Memoirs
These Writing Exercises are a collection of prompts originally published in The Journal Newsletter. The prompts include journaling prompts, prose prompts, poetry prompts, free writing prompts, and memoir prompts. Jump to the exercises you would like to see: Prompts Copyright © by Susan Michael and David Michael. Journaling Prompts Journaling Prompt - Imagine yourself in a place you like to be (not necessarily someplace you like to *go*).
A Simple Novel Outline – 9 questions for 25 chapters « H.E. Roulo
Just as every tree is different but still recognizably a tree, every story is different but contains elements that make it a story. By defining those before you begin you clarify the scope of your work, identify your themes, and create the story you meant to write. At Norwescon 2011 I sat in on a session called Outline Your Novel in 90-minutes led by Mark Teppo. I’ll give you the brief, readable, synthesized version. Answer 9 questions and create 25 chapter titles and you’re there. Here are the 9 questions to create a novel:
