The Art of Journal Writing, Visual Journals & Blogging

See also: Journal Writing Articles, Journal Prompts

Do you want to start your own journal or diary? How about setting up your own electronic journal or blog? Do you want to discover the therapeutic aspects of writing, or need some inspiration for writing topics? If so, you'll find a wealth of information and articles here geared towards journaling, writing prompts, and blogging.

Spotlight: Journaling Tools & Articles

Imagination Prompt Generator
Inspire your journal writing with one of our randomly generated writing prompts.

Journal Bliss
By Violette
Can you see that life is simply full of blissful journaling fodder?

One-Sentence Journaling
By Quinn McDonald
A creatively fun solution for those who wish they could journal but don't have the time.

Blog Your Creative Journey!
By Chris Dunmire
Are you documenting your creative life by capturing bits and pieces, visual snapshots, and honest memories of it to share with others?

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Online Journaling Sources

Artella Land: Waltz of Words & Art
Love creative writing and art? Then this is the place for you! Beyond Artella the magazine, there's a variety of features that support the creative goals of artists and writers in their community. Features inspiration for writing, art, collage, and altered books.

How to Blogging Resources
What is a blog (or e-Journal)? What are the benefits of blogging? How can I set one up for little cost or for free? Find out the answers to these and more in Creativity Portal's How to Blogging section.

Kristin Donovan's Journaling Saves — Better Living Through Journaling | Articles by Kristin Donovan
Daily journal writing will enrich your life, clarify your emotions, and jumpstart your creativity. Whether you're a dedicated journaler or eager to start, you'll find all the resources you need to get the journaling juices flowing. I'll guide you through the process using straightforward lessons, actionable tips, and stimulating writing prompts — illustrated by my own personal experience.

Collage Diva's Free Printable Mini Dream Journal
"This journal is designed to encourage you to keep track of your accomplishments, to celebrate all that you do, and to make plans for reaching your goals. The best part about the size of this journal is that it forces you to keep it SIMPLE."

Inspired to Journal
"Self discovery, transformation, and empowerment, through dreams, artwork, and inspirational quotes." Features journaling inspiration, quotations, free newsletter and articles — and resources for books and blank journals.

Journaling Life
Dedicated to the encouragement and promotion of journaling. Includes helpful tips on getting started, and explains the various kinds of journaling genres. Free monthly newsletter, and journaling prompts upon request.

Soul Food Cafe Spotlight
Everything a visual artist and journaler needs for inspiration, prompting, and feeding the imagination.

Conversations Within
"Journal writing and inner dialog. This site is an on-line workshop on Journal writing. You are invited to follow the program by steps in order to allow the teaching to unfold naturally."

Writing the Journey
The online journal writing workshop. "We believe that journal writing is one of the great tools for listening to your heart. We have developed this website to share information about how to get the most from your journal. With your heart to guide you, your life is a spiritual adventure!"

Journal for You
Features a banquet of articles related to journaling, personal growth, and inspiration.

Writing for Well Being
"It is a well known fact that writing has a positive effect on an individuals sense of well being." Essays about the therapeutic value of writing by Heather Blakey.

A Tool for the Spirit
An article highlighting the benefits of journal writing, and covers what you need to be successful at it. Includes: The rules of the game, techniques, and what you need.