The Great Book of Journaling

Eric Maisel, PhD, is widely regarded as America’s foremost creativity coach and has written extensively on the challenges of the creative life. His books specifically for writers include Deep Writing, Write Mind, Living the Writer’s Life, A Writer’s Space, A Writer’s Paris, and A Writer’s San Francisco. Maisel is the author of 50+ books, among them The Power of Daily Practice, Lighting the Way, Coaching the Artist Within, Mastering Creative Anxiety, Why Smart People Hurt, and The Van Gogh Blues. Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC is the director of the International Association for Journal Writing. Lynda is co-editor of Transformational Journaling for Coaches, Therapists and Clients: A Complete Guide to the Benefits of Personal Writing. She is the co-author of Writing Alone Together: Journaling in a Circle of Women for Creativity, Compassion and Connection and created Life Source Writing: A 5 Step Reflective Journaling Method. As a registered social worker and wellness coach, Lynda regularly speaks and teaches on the healing power of writing.

Contents
Editor’s Introduction—Eric Maisel

Editor’s Introduction—Lynda Monk





1. Juicy Journaling (SARK)

2. Journaling Basics (Mari L. McCarthy)

3. Journaling Simplicity (Kathleen Adams)

4. Journaling Resistance (Liz Crocker)

5. The Reflective Journal (Lynda Monk)

6. The Creative Journal (Lucia Capacchione)

7. The Storytelling Journal (Judy Reeves)

8. The Healing Journal (Jacob Nordby)

9. The Legacy Journal (Merle R. Saferstein)

10. The Elemental Journal (Midori Evans)

11. The Digital Journal (Hannah Braime)

12. The Planning Journal (Jennifer Britton)

13. The Altered Journal (Chris Leischner)

14. The Becoming Unstuck Journal (A M Carley)

15. The Forest Journal (Mary Ann Burrows)

16. The Audio Journal (Dwight McNair)

17. The Conflict Resolution Journal (Linda Dobson)

18. The Compassionate Journal (Ahava Shira)

19. Contemplative Journaling (Kimberly Wulfert)

20. Journaling as an Instrument of Mindfulness (Beth Jacobs)

21. Journaling Your Transitions (Leia Francisca)

22. The Writing Body (Emelie Hill Dittmer)

23. Inner Critic Journaling (Emma-Louise Elsey)

24. From Journal to Memoir (Eric Maisel)

25. Keeping the Fragmentary Journal (Sheila Bender)

26. Journaling in the Third Person (Lara Zielen)

27. Journaling in Community (Mary Ann Moore)

28. Journaling in a Group: A Facilitator’s Perspective (Nancy Johnston)

29. Journaling with Children (Nicolle Nattrass)

30. Journaling as Intergenerational Storytelling (Shehna Javeed)

31. Journaling and Creative

32.Journaling and Design Inspiration (Meryl Cook)

33.Journaling to Connect to Nature’s Wisdom (Jackee Holder)

34.Journaling and Traveling (April Bosshard)

35.Journaling to Find Love (Kim Ades)

36.Journaling and the Lost Words (Marisé Barreiro)

37.Journaling and Personal Growth (Sandra Marinella)

38.Journaling for Dream Fulfillment (Joyce Chapman)

39.Journaling and the Pursuit of Happiness (Susan Borkin)

40.Journaling for Your Future Self (Elena Greco)



Conclusion

Acknowledgments

About the Editors