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A Creative Journal

December 29th, 2006

Freaky Friday #39

Today is Friday and that means it’s Freaky Friday for the readers of this blog. If you need to know more about this journal writing challenge please read the First Freaky Friday entry.
As the year draws to an end a journal writing prompt suited to the occasion might be best. Today write a journal […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

December 4th, 2006

Creative Prompts

I found this recently on Cyndi’s Layers Upon Layers blog. I think you could make great use of these off-beat comments as journal writing prompts or at least a great way to jump-start your mind in a different direction. Sometimes you just need a fresh perspective to start you scrawling on that blank page.
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By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

November 20th, 2006

Prompts Everywhere You Look

I was thrilled today when I arrived home to a parcel in the mail. What could it be? Turns out I’d won a book by our very own Tammy Powley, who blogs about Jewelry & Beading for B5media.com, too. The book? Making Designer Seed Bead, Stone, and Crystal Jewelry.
I won the book by responding […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 3 comments

November 16th, 2006

This I Believe

I came across the This I Believe website while researching something online today. This statement being similar to one of my favourite prompts, I felt it was a great place to point all those wanting to write personal essays from journal entries.
You can learn more about the website here, with FAQs. They have essay-writing […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 1 comment

October 13th, 2006

Freaky Friday #29

It’s Friday and that means it’s actually Freaky Friday for my regular readers. If you need to know more about this journal writing challenge please read the First Freaky Friday.
While half watching the movie The Kid I wondered how it would feel to have your eight year old self turn up and start assessing […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

September 4th, 2006

Invention Prompt

During a conversation the other night I commented that there had to be a better way to shop. I’m always complaining about this necessary activity, mostly because I loathe the time wasted tracking up and down the aisles. I always end up searching and searching for one particular item. When I ask, it turns out […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

August 29th, 2006

Writing Series to Follow in Your Journal

Just in case you’ve missed what Shai is doing over at eWritelife make sure you check out her ABCs of Writing Series.
Although Shai began the series earlier this month sickness prevented her getting very far with it. But it looks like she’s back on track and healthy again. Bookmark or subscribe to her blog and […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

August 25th, 2006

Freaky Friday #22

It’s time to get a little freaky again. If you need to know more about these journal writing challenges please read the First Freaky Friday entry.
Today I want you to imagine you have been dropped into your favourite novel as the main character. You are now the main person everything is happening to. Write […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

August 4th, 2006

Freaky Friday #19

Once again the week winds down to Freaky Friday. If you need to know more about this journal writing challenge please read the First Freaky Friday post.
My daughter has recently been looking for a full-time job since completing study and has been going through the process of applying for jobs and attending interviews. This process […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

August 2nd, 2006

Write a Journal Entry in Ten Easy Steps - Part Two

5. Date your entry. This may seem a real drag, but I would suggest this is the only real rule when it comes to keeping a journal. You’ll be amazed just how useful having each entry dated can be. I’m constantly looking back through my journal to confirm some fact in our family or to […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 7 comments

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