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A Creative Journal

Archive for May 2007

May 8th, 2007

Keeping a Design Journal

Keeping a design journal is a lot like keeping a visual journal, but your designs make up the visual content. Whatever it is you design, jewellery, paintings, clothing, buildings, whatever, you will find a design journal useful.
Not only can you jot down notes and ideas, you can sketch in rough designs as they pop […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 1 comment

May 7th, 2007

Pushed for Time

When I have only moments to write in my journal, instead of the luxury of minutes, I tend to go for lists. Using a title helps focus on what it is I’m listing. You might want to use my Ten Things I Achieved Today list or Ten Things I Never Want to Forget about Today […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 1 comment

May 5th, 2007

Ronald Reagan

Apparently Ronald Reagan was not a journal keeper, but did keep a meticulous diary during his term as president of USA. Read excerpts from his diary here. There are also sample pages of his handwriting in a slideshow format. Makes interesting reading.
Heather
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May 4th, 2007

Freaky Friday #57

Today is Friday and that means it’s Freaky Friday. If you need to know more about this journal writing challenge please read the First Freaky Friday entry.
Choose a previously written journal entry for today’s challenge. In particular look for a piece filled with raw emotion. Be it anger, happiness, whatever. Now spend some time […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

May 3rd, 2007

A New Place to Journal

I had to sit and wait at the Children’s Court in the city for a while today. Actually, it was a really long while. I was glad I’d taken a moment to include my journal in my bag before heading out the door. After getting my own business sorted I was able to sit and […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 2 comments

May 2nd, 2007

Relief!

I finally had a chance to write in my journal today. After almost a week there was plenty I wanted to cover. I found myself sticking with the thoughts foremost on my mind, though. Still, there’s nothing like getting a chance to simply write in my journal. The freedom to say whatever is going through […]

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May 1st, 2007

More on Character Diaries

I’ve been struggling a little with one of my characters for a novel. The novel was originally written several years ago. In those years I’ve gained more experience, so I’ve recently been looking it over for improvements. One thing I see now is how little character my main character actually has. Although I’d never have […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments