Do you write a journal/diary?
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- lozzie1969
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Re: Do you write a journal/diary?
- mikke_
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Sometimes it's poems, or a lyric that speaks to me, a passage from a book I read, a quote ... , and sometimes it's a five page rant. I write about literally everything: my fears and hopes, goals and memories.
It's basically my brain in a notebook. I hope in twenty, thirty years I'll get the chance to read over it and understand myself better, see how I've grown and changed.
And I agree, my writing skills have developed a lot since I started writing reguarly. That's not to say I've become a great writer because of it, but writing in my native language has become a lot more fun since I play with words on a more regular basis.
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Now, I just like having my notebook around -- having all my ideas in one place helps and I don't have to worry about the formality of it.
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All in all, I say writing in a journal is a great way to improve your writing! If only to look back and see how a person thinks and what they discuss (Even if that person is you) I think that it could be used as a great model for characters if you're struggling! You know how you think, so perhaps use that as a character model. I've been told not to write with yourself as the main character and whether or not I agree with this, I still believe that if you find yourself unable to formulate and develop a character, you could always look to yourself for some inspiration. I've always been a fan of the 'write what you know' motto because each person is an individual with their own stories and way of seeing the world.
Ok I'm rambling now, so I'm going to stop
Good luck to anyone trying to keep a journal for one reason or another!
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