Keeping a Journal
Keeping a
journal is a great way to become a better writer. Practicing your skills every day can help you
to improve as a writer. It can also help
you to express your feelings about things that are going on in your life,
whether those things are happy, sad, or a combination of many feelings.
Tips:
1. Have a routine
a. Write at the same time each day to
make a routine. It also helps to write
for the same amount of time in a special place, that is quiet where you can
think. Set a timer and let the creative
juices flow!
2. Be creative
a. There are no rules for what is, or is
not, allowed. It is your journal, so use
it to write letters, lists, stories, comics, sketches, poems, or whatever else
you can think of. You don’t need to
worry about what other people will think; your journal is yours, and you decide
if you want to share it with an audience (or not).
3. Use technology
a. If pencil and paper aren’t your thing,
then try making a blog. A blog is an
online journal. Just make sure to ask
for your parent’s permission first.
4. Include artifacts
a. Paste in artifacts like ticket stubs
from a movie/concert, flower petals from a trip to the park, or a picture of
your team before you won the big game.
Artifacts, drawings, and pictures can add to your stories and notes, and
they make your journal come to life!
5. Don’t spend money
a. You don’t need a fancy notebook or special
pens to make your journal a success. It’s
the writing on the inside that makes the journal sparkle, not the pricetag!
Not sure what to write about...Then click on the links to get some ideas! These sites have prompts for every day, so there's no excuse not to do your daily writing. :)
