I have never had a practice of writing in journals, but I wish I had. I'd love to read what the 20, 30, 40, etc. year old me thought at the time. I've tried to journal several times in the last few years but have been unsuccessful. I don't know if it is because my full-time plus job leaves me with precious little time, or maybe it is because I really don't want to do it. Great tips!
I never kept a journal, probably because I suspected my mom, many years ago, of reading my diary. Now, as a writer, I realize how useful a journal would have been. I've noted your suggestions for my granddaughter. One I would add is the importance of recording certain conversations to help with dialogue in future writing projects.
I have never had a practice of writing in journals, but I wish I had. I'd love to read what the 20, 30, 40, etc. year old me thought at the time. I've tried to journal several times in the last few years but have been unsuccessful. I don't know if it is because my full-time plus job leaves me with precious little time, or maybe it is because I really don't want to do it. Great tips!
I never kept a journal, probably because I suspected my mom, many years ago, of reading my diary. Now, as a writer, I realize how useful a journal would have been. I've noted your suggestions for my granddaughter. One I would add is the importance of recording certain conversations to help with dialogue in future writing projects.