Creative Journal Writing: The Art And Heart Of Reflection (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
A fantastic book that not only develops a sense of the worth of writing a journal but guides you into it in such a way as to leave you constantly inspired and hopeful. The author, an Aussie woman, has found a way to encourage rather than impel in a voice that appeals to the inner writer in us all. She covers all moods and purposes for writing and looks at the long term gain, not just the short term outcomes. Well worth reading by anyone whether you are just starting out writing or have been writing journals for some time. Overall, I liked this book. Flip to any page, and you'll find yourself inspired to pick up a pen and open to a new page. Stephanie Dowrick encourages you to write with freedom (I think 'instinctively' is her most frequently-used word), ignoring any of the voices in your head that say you 'have' to do something. The one main problem in this book is that, for those of use who picked it off the shelf expecting a treasure-trove of unique techniques and intriguing exercises, it is a bit of a disappointment. I will quote what the author says about her exercises (which appears toward the end, unfortunately, but would have been lovely to know up-front):"Many of the exercises in this book are are therapeutic, in the best and most natural meaning of that word. They bring insight, release, relief, wisdom, clarity, and with these, greater choice. They let you step into the middle of your life rather than have you wait around at the edges. They make it clearer to you how you treat other people and want to be treated. They light up your desires and let you meet situations freshly." Now, if that sounds like what you want from this book, then by all means, go ahead. I think it is a wonderful book for introducing people to journal writing. However, if, like me, you have been journaling for some time already, feel creativity bubbling up inside you, and are looking for new ways to express it in your journal, then this book is not the right fit.
What do You think about Creative Journal Writing: The Art And Heart Of Reflection (2009)?
We write not to be understood but to understand. Thought provoking exercises, to use over and over.
—Bheemasenan
kindly i need a link to read this book online or to downloaded for freethanks
—alexx
yes time to put pen to paper and do more creative writing
—zouzou
