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7 Incredible Reasons Every Writer Needs a Journal

Note: This is another awesome guest post by Frank McKinley, he’s a writing coach, a blogger, an idea guy, and an entrepreneur. He lives in Georgia with his wife, 2 kids, and a Labrador named Jake. His website is www.frankmckinleyauthor.com.

You’ve heard that Bryan Hutchinson published his memoir from the pages of his journal and that he’s now teaching a course, The Art of Positive Journaling.

You’ve seen beautiful pictures of journals for sale on Amazon.

You know that in court a diary (another word for a journal) is powerful and sometimes condemning evidence.

You know a journal can help you design your life. So, I have to ask…

How I Wrote My First Book (and How You Can Write Yours)

written by Bryan Hutchinson

One of the most frequent questions I get is:

How did you write your first book?

All too often my answer seems to puzzle people. Not always – there are those who ‘get it’ right away, but most nod with a confused look and say something like “That’s interesting…” waiting for something more, a super secret-secret, perhaps.

The Superpower of Positive Journaling in Telling Your Story

written by Bryan Hutchinson

Note: This is a guest post by Andrea Nordstrom, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, with a degree from the Royal Holloway University of London. She’s also a professional success coach and a blogger @ The Art of ADD. She loves to write while the rest of the neighborhood is still sleeping.

If you want to change the direction your life is taking, positive journaling may help you steer it down a new path.

How Creative Journaling Encouraged My Novel Writing

written by Bryan Hutchinson

Note: This is a guest post by Shayla Raquel, an expert editor, seasoned writer, and author-centric marketer, Shayla Raquel works one-on-one with authors and business owners every day. She is the author of the Pre-Publishing Checklist and her novel-in-progress, The Suicide Tree. She lives in Oklahoma with her two dogs, Chanel and Wednesday. www.shaylaraquel.com

My sloppy cursive and teenage-angst-filled woes covered a couple dozen journals back in the day. But after college, my daily journal habit drifted away, replaced with the click-click-clack of my MacBook keyboard. So when Bryan Hutchinson asked me to write about journaling, I saw a golden opportunity for a new adventure: trying creative journaling for the first time.

I had an amazing experience with creative journaling, so I’ve got a few tips and words of advice for those looking to try it.

5 Very Effective Journaling Methods You Should Give a Try

written by Nicole Gulotta

Note: This post is by Positive Writer contributor, Nicole Gulotta. She’s the author of Eat This Poem: A Literary Feast of Recipes Inspired by Poetry, and pens a blog by the same name. Say hello on Twitter or Instagram.

If you’re struggling to maintain a consistent journal practice, it probably has nothing to do with your commitment. It’s all about choosing the best method for your lifestyle.

Journaling Can be a Life Changing Tool (You Just Need to Know How to Take Advantage of it)

written by Bryan Hutchinson

Journaling isn’t merely about picking up any old pen and paper and jotting down musings. Journaling can be a life changing tool, which can give you the eye of the tiger and help shape your life the way you want it to be.

However, the problem with maintaining a journal is that most people only do it sporadically, sometimes starting and then usually forgetting about it again. For the longest time, that was me. The good news is that there’s a cure.

What Art School Failed to Teach Me About Writing & Rejection

written by Bryan Hutchinson

Note: This is a guest post by Frank McKinley, he’s a writing coach, an entrepreneur, and an idea guy. His mission is to help writers engage readers, sell their ideas, and build their tribes. His blog can be found at frankmckinleyauthor.com

If you’re like me, you hate to hear the word “No.”

Let’s face it. Rejection sucks. I’m an extrovert, so I generally expect a “yes” every time I ask anybody anything.

The truth is nobody is that charming.

17 Writing Lessons to Remember

written by The Magic Violinist

With all the information we have at our fingertips, it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start and what to do and how to remember it all when it comes to writing. You might read eight different articles in a morning, all with various advice, and struggle to keep it at the forefront of your mind as you go about your day.

Because of this, I’ve compiled a list of 17 writing lessons you can access in one spot. These are all tips that have resonated with me recently, and hopefully, they make a difference with your writing, too.

Note: This post by Positive Writer contributor The Magic Violinist

How to Write a Bestseller

written by Jeff Goins

Note: This is a guest post by best-selling author Jeff Goins whose recent book Real Artists Don’t Starve just hit The Wall Street Journal Bestsellers List. You can follow Jeff on Twitter @JeffGoins and visit him online at goinswriter.com.

One thing I’ve learned from publishing five books in the past five years, including my most recent work Real Artists Don’t Starve, is this: Writing books is hard work. And if you want a bestseller, it’s even harder.

Why Doubt Stops You From Creating Your Best Work (and What You CAN Do About It)

written by Bryan Hutchinson

To doubt is to be human. To fear things is useful and wise.

But too much of either and creating art with your words, your paint, your music, or really, in any form, becomes practically impossible. Despairing feelings of not being good enough can start to overwhelm us, even if others consider us extraordinarily talented and brilliant.

But not everyone is ready and willing to do something about them. You can.

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