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A Creative Journal

Archive for October 2007

October 19th, 2007

Freaky Friday #81

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.
As I sat watching people in the airport yesterday I couldn’t help wondering what their stories were. Through observation alone a lot is easy to guess or assume. But […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

October 18th, 2007

Waiting & Observation

This afternoon I spent a long time waiting at the Perth International Airport. My sister-in-law has been away in Malaysia & Cambodia. As I waited I was able to enjoy one of my other favourite pastimes; people watching. The international airport is actually a great place to watch people. There’s the expectant faces, the eagerness […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 2 comments

October 17th, 2007

Signing Out?

For me, starting each journal entry is simply a matter of noting the date and beginning to write. But I’m not sure I’ve ever mentioned ending an entry. For some reason I always sign my name, just my first name, when I’ve completed an entry for the day. If I know I’m going to write […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 6 comments

October 16th, 2007

Tools With Heart Sale

I know I’ve left this a little late, but I may as well pass on this news if you didn’t already know it. Tools with Heart are having another sale. The savings are seriously good, especially if you’re after the lined journal refill papers for some of their specialised journals or just a new journal. […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

October 15th, 2007

Another NaNoWriMo Reminder

Just so you know, it’s only a little over two weeks before the NaNoWriMo challenge begins again. That’s long enough to grab a notebook, work out a plot, characterisation, & all the other things you need for your very own 50,000 word novel.
If you don’t know anything about this novel writing challenge, please read […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 4 comments

October 13th, 2007

1000 Journals; the Movie

I received a little email message today from the 1000 Journals Project people. I’ve mentioned their book; 1000 Journals Project before. But their project is now the subject of a documentary movie. Read more at the official movie website. They even have a blog.
The release dates are Sunday November 4th, at 9:15 PM & […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

October 12th, 2007

Freaky Friday #80

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.
I didn’t keep much a journal when I was a teen, though I did write rather dark poetry, none of which survived the years. Still, I’d love to be […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

October 11th, 2007

Books for List Lovers

So, it was Toddmen, who often comments on this blog, who got me searching for a book for journal writers on lists. I vaguely recall someone mentioning it once. These are the books I came up with.
Listography Journal: Your Life in Lists
List Your Self: Listmaking as the Way to Self-Discovery
More List Your Self: Listmaking […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 4 comments

October 10th, 2007

100 Things List

While reading Shai Coggins blog today I came across her latest entry; To Do: Create 100 Things List. I just couldn’t help passing on this excellent idea. Although, Shai is encouraging you to write your list of 100 for your blog, I’m going to encourage you to write your list in your journal.
Dedicate a […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 7 comments

October 9th, 2007

Developing Your Journal Language

I don’t know about you, but as I write in my journal over the years I find myself developing a personal and unique language. When it comes to writing about some topics, because they’re visited so often, I ended up creating my own shorthand ways of detailing them. I also create otherwise unknown words to […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments