Are you a creative writer? A professional blogger? A poet? A tech writer? Whatever type of writing you prefer or do for a living, a notebook should be something you should absolutely consider keeping in your routine. Every single writer came to the field because they had some level of creative spark. Or maybe just because they had something to say. Either way, we all enjoy the act of writing for one reason or another. The only way to keep your writing fresh and sharp is to make writing enjoyable. The more you write for yourself, the more your work will benefit in ways you may not even notice. Creativity needs an outlet, and it will color and affect all other writing you do. Yes, even for the technical folks: even you can benefit from a creative outlet. Now, to be honest, I have struggled to keep this habit alive myself, despite my desire to do so. Ever since I was a kid watching Harriet the Spy, I have aspired to follow in Harriet’s steps to keeping a good notebook as every good writer should. But usually, things like housework, homework, or a social life tend to get in the way of keeping my notebook alive. I’m sure you may have a similar story. So, my fellow writers, will you join me in my goal of consistent notebook keeping? This time, let’s commit. Step 1) Aquire the perfect notebook.
Step 2) Decorate notebook. It’s amazing what you can do with some washi tape and stickers. Reinforce the spine with some duct tape. Add some googly-eyes. Make it inspiring; make it yours. Step 3) Decide if you want an organized index-system or a random set up. I recommend keeping things open and flowing with whatever comes to mind. But this system may intimidate you. If you’re a list maker, then an indexed system may help you focused. Whatever way works for you, but just allow yourself to go outside of the box if it happens. This is meant to be safe and free space to do what you will. Step 4) Write. Write. Write Now…what to write? Anything. Everything. Fill your notebook with fortune cookie fortunes, quotes you overhear on the bus, lists: whatever comes into your mind. Use this to scribble some lists of projects you want to do. Haiku’s that describe your lunch. Glue in magazine clippings for inspiration. Anything works as long as you’re writing. When you look back at your pages, something may stick out to you in a different way that it did not before. Fill the pages with the reflections of your mind or what makes you happy. You never know what you’ll find.
The real goal is to keep writing. This is the hard part. Its easy to be inspired at first, but after the first week or so it may become tedious. The novelty has worn off, and now it may feel like work. This is where we need to push, friends. Push through the weeds, and stick to it until it becomes a habit. With this blog, my hopes are to continue this journal series with a set of writing notebook prompts. So keep your eye out and keep writing :)
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