What is a Journal?What is a journal? Before we learn how to write a journal we need to understand what a journal is. A journal is not a diary in which you record something every day, but rather a place to record your deepest emotions, your thoughts and feelings, your ideas; it is a place of self reflection. This is what makes a journal such a powerful tool for creative writers.
Your journal is a place to..... • Record your thoughts. • Write letters to yourself. • Write letters to people you love. • Brainstorm new ideas. • Record events that take place in your life. • Record events that take place in the lives of people close to you. • Record inspirational messages and quotations. • Keep treasured photos safe. • Sketch drawings and cartoons • Plan paintings • Record your deepest emotions • Solve problems • List sources of inspiration • Experiment with new pieces of writing away from the critical eye. • Reflect • Record meaningful books you have read. • Keep anything worthwhile remembering.
From the above it is quite clear that a journal is not a diary.
The table below summarises the difference between a journal and a diary:
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