![]() ![]() ![]() The Elements of Styleby William Strunk, Jr.The Writer’s Journey by Christoper Vogler.Tombow Mono Permanent Adhesive tape (to paste printed material into my journal).Pigma Micron pens (6-pack, black, assorted tip sizes).12mm pastel circle labels (category labels on page edges).Heidi Swapp Foil kit (Blackwing Slate click > HERE<<.Ī few months ago, my friends at J*B Welly sent me the new dotted Blackwing Slate to try, and I knew right away that I wanted to make it my writing journal. I usually use a Leuchtturm1917 (A5, dotted) for my Bullet Journal, but the Blackwing Slate has amazing paper and it was a perfect project journal. This journal is my attempt at the latter.Įnter the Writing Journal… For my full comparison of the Leuchtturm1917 vs. Writers improve by writing and studying great writing. I had a much better idea of where I was deficient as a writer, so I could study on my own. I was more confused about story construction when I graduated that when I began. The truth is, the best creative writing degree in the world will not make anyone a great writer. “What hacks were we!” Stephen King asks me to mentor him (I turn him down because he’s beyond hope). I’m so good, in fact, that my bronze statues of Ernest Hemingway and Jane Austen briefly come to life to applaud my genius. I’m tapping away at my keyboard, and every word that appears on the page is pure genius. You should imagine me tucked away in a handsome library that smells faintly of cedar and 30-year-old scotch. Since I have a master’s degree in creative writing, I would love nothing more than to tell everyone that I am an expert writer. “Why a whole separate writing journal?” you ask. In fact, I discovered Bullet Journaling while trying to organize my writing notes into something more portable and permanent. It’s been a great system for funneling my random sparks of inspiration into one place.Ĭheck out my list of writing collections from my regular Bullet Journal. Those of you who are regulars around here know how much I love creative writing, so I make it a huge part of my journaling process. It’s no coincidence that I run a six-word story challenge on Instagram (Yes, you should try it!). In short, studying the craft of creative writing. You get the idea it’s an ongoing project. I’ve been promising you a look at my writing journal for quite some time, and today I deliver! Every time I got ready to show it to you I found one more page to add. ![]()
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