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Non-fiction writing prompts for summer

By Lauren Harkawik — 31 May, 2021

Summer is on the horizon, giving writers plenty of opportunity to be outside to do some writing.

Don't abandon your pandemic journal yet: Recording reemergence

By Lauren Harkawik — 10 May, 2021

In 2020, pandemic journals were a big topic of discussion, with historians urging people to record their feelings, experiences, and impressions throughout the pandemic. Now, as many prepare to emerge from a life of relative calm during the pandemic, some may wonder whether there’s still value in writing in their pandemic journal. The short answer is, yes.

One tip to start a journaling habit

By Cécile Lebleu — 08 February, 2021

In a time when life seems remarkably complex, it can be refreshing to focus on only one thing. That's why today we're keeping it simple, with a single tip that's sure to help you make journaling a daily habit.

Setting Goals for 2021

By Lauren Harkawik — 25 January, 2021

A new year brings a fresh slate for all types of goals, including mindfulness, journaling, and writing.

Turning a Journal Entry Into a Personal Essay

By Lauren Harkawik — 30 November, 2020

Your journal can be a great resource for personal writing for publication.

Writing About Family

By Lauren Harkawik — 23 November, 2020

When writing about family matters, some particular approaches can be helpful.

Journaling as a Mindfulness Tool for Children

By Lauren Harkawik — 16 November, 2020

The benefits of journaling aren’t just for adults — children can also benefit from using journaling as a mindfulness tool.

Gravitational Habits

Guest post by Dragos Roua — 09 November, 2020

In this guest post, Dragos Roua — self-published author, storyteller, geek, light seeker and ultra-runner — talks us through his concept of gravitational habits, and how they can help us achieve more in terms of habits, with less effort.

Mindfulness for Children

By Lauren Harkawik — 02 November, 2020

Mindfulness isn’t just for grown ups. Mindfulness practice can have positive impacts on children of all ages

Diarly is evolving

26 October, 2020

Diarly for iOS is migrating to a new app — what does that mean for you? Here, we want to be as clear as possible to make the process easier and answer your questions.

Best Healthy Habits To Practice At Home

Guest post by Lorena Romo — 19 October, 2020

A nutritious diet and plenty of exercise can undoubtedly promote good health, but what about the daily habits you practice at home? From your everyday routine to getting the proper sleep, there are several things you can do to promote and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

Podcasts Writers Should Listen To

By Lauren Harkawik — 12 October, 2020

Podcasts are a great companion for a drive, a walk, a run, or an afternoon cleaning the house. With these writing podcasts, you can even convince yourself you’re getting some work done while you’re on your evening stroll!

Writing Prompts for Scary Stories

By Lauren Harkawik — 05 October, 2020

With Halloween approaching, many writers like to get into the spirit by writing something with, well, a little spirit (or a few spirits, perhaps).

Writing Classes Available Online

By Lauren Harkawik — 28 September, 2020

With so much remote these days, it’s no surprise that many writing classes have gone remote, too.

Spooky Stories to Get You in the Halloween Spirit

By Lauren Harkawik — 21 September, 2020

As the air cools, the leaves turn, and pumpkins find their way to nearly every porch, stairway, and railing we pass, something else stirs in the air. Late fall is the perfect time to feel a little chill — and not just the kind that inspires us to grab a sweater.

Books on Writing That Are Worth Checking Out

By Lauren Harkawik — 14 September, 2020

Though the most important thing a writer can do is write, many of us gravitate toward writing about craft for inspiration.

Submitting your fiction for publication in literary journals

By Lauren Harkawik — 07 September, 2020

For your fiction to find an audience, it has to find its way in front of the eyes of an editor first. Who puts it there? You!

The Writer’s Dilemma — Learning to Embrace Your Journal as Yours

By Lauren Harkawik — 31 August, 2020

Nearly anytime they string words together to form sentences, writers have a nagging voice inside their heads asking, “Is this good enough?” With the journal, we aim to set that voice free.

Writing Through Uncertainty

By Lauren Harkawik — 24 August, 2020

Writing can be a partner in coping with “these uncertain times.”

Famous Writers’ Journals

By Lauren Harkawik — 17 August, 2020

Journals offer a window into the soul. Writers’ journals, which are often published, offer a reader a chance to gaze through that window.

Diary vs. Journal: Which Is Right for You?

By Lauren Harkawik — 10 August, 2020

We talk a lot about journaling — but do we really mean writing in a diary?

Journaling While Living Through History

By Lauren Harkawik — 03 August, 2020

Keeping a record of your pandemic experience may be invaluable to future historians.

Mindfulness Journaling

Guest post by Gábor Schandl — 27 July, 2020

In this guest post, Gábor Schandl dives into what mindfulness looks like for him, and how he uses mindfulness journaling to improve in his personal space.

Acknowledging and Mitigating Feelings of Social Isolation

By Lauren Harkawik — 20 July, 2020

Starting in March, 2020, people across the globe have been asked to stay away from one another. How do we deal with the feelings of loneliness that isolation brings on?

Balancing kids and working at home

By Lauren Harkawik — 13 July, 2020

Working from home — with kids. The COVID-19 crisis has forced many professionals, and their kids, to stay home full-time, presenting new challenges.

Tips for Working From Home

By Lauren Harkawik — 06 July, 2020

Coping strategies for adjusting to working at home. Working from home has become the new norm. How can you be most successful at it?

15 easy journaling prompts for better mental health

By Lauren Harkawik — 28 June, 2020

Self-care is a general concept of taking time each day to do things for yourself — activities that may help clear some space in your mind and lead to better overall mental health.

30 Day Writing Challenge

By Lauren Harkawik — 22 June, 2020

The best way to make your writing stronger is to do it every day.

Mindfulness for beginners

By Cécile Lebleu — 15 June, 2020

How to start living in the present moment through mindfulness, and use it alongside journaling to make a powerful daily habit.

Dreaming of travel? Write like a travel writer, at home

By Lauren Harkawik — 08 June, 2020

Discovery is one of the most treasured pastimes of writers. Often, we think of discovery as experiencing new places, people, and things. But with a focus on staying home in recent months, how can we learn to discover without traveling far?

Become a Better Writer: 10 Writing Exercises for Adults

By Lauren Harkawik — 01 June, 2020

For those who consider themselves writers, getting better is a never-ending quest.

Parenting — Phrases to say to your kids

By Lauren Harkawik — 26 May, 2020

Children need to hear positive affirmations from the people they look up to.

How to write a diary entry — 5 tips for beginners

By Lauren Harkawik — 18 May, 2020

For those who are starting a daily journal practice or another journaling practice that happens with frequency, sometimes the hardest part can be figuring out where to start.

How to start journaling for better mental health?

11 May, 2020

Our emotional well-being is just as important as our physical condition. These journaling techniques for mental health can help you improve!

10 Journaling Prompts for Anxiety

By Lauren Harkawik — 04 May, 2020

Journaling can help manage anxiety. Here are 10 prompts to get you started.

Gratitude Journaling For Happiness

By Lauren Harkawik — 27 April, 2020

Keeping a gratitude journal can help you find peace and joy, even in times of uncertainty.

How daily journaling can change your life — Tips to get started in 2020

By Lauren Harkawik — 20 April, 2020

Far and wide, daily journaling is regarded as having the ability to reduce stress and anxiety and make emotions easier to handle, understand, and move forward from. If you are considering beginning a daily journaling practice, consider the tips below to help foster a foundation in journaling that feels attainable.

How journaling can help get through hard times

By Cécile Lebleu — 13 April, 2020

Coping and overcoming are always necessary in life. Let's look at four mental exercises to follow in your journal, that can make it easier to go through a difficult times or a painful situation.

How journaling can improve remote work

By Cécile Lebleu — 06 April, 2020

Remote work is booming. Some of us are used to it, but for most people, it's a completely new experience, that appeared out of necessity, at a time when life is already hard enough as it is. Wherever on the spectrum you are, journaling can help.

How to start a journal and stick with it?

30 March, 2020

Writing a journal can be a very rewarding experience. In addition to being a practical way to log activities, it can help you in numerous ways. However, it does require more than a little personal motivation, which is where many people falter.