Speaking of Journals

by Paula W. Graham

More than two dozen successful authors show how their journals help shape their lives and careers and are used to record ideas and as a way of dealing with emotions

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction, Essays

226 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1999

Reviews

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Warning: Do not read this book unless you have your on journal nearby or at least several scraps of paper to make notes on.

I was a little hesitant about reading a book on journals by writers who deal primarily with children's books. After all, I'm not interested in writing children's books. But this was a very enjoyable and informative read. The book, divided in small chapters on each author, details the how and why they keep journals. Many of them have followed my same up and downs of journal keeping and it seemed to help validate how I journal was actually acceptable. At the same time, it inspired me to journal more and to be more diligent about recording my life and thoughts. I also came away with ideas of other authors whose journals are published I would like to read, as well as ideas for subjects in my own life I would like to delve into. Being short chapters it is a good book to pick up and read a couple of chapters and then put it down to ponder and reflect on. This is a great book for a cold winter read.

[Angie crosby · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was okay I suppose. Not terrible, by far not the greatest or most interesting i've ever read and I love journals and even reading about them. The author divided the book into parts- each part/chapter is about a different children author experience with journaling. How they started, how they use journals today etc. The author first talks about the author and basically summarizes the part where their is the interview with the author. Each chapter could be cut in half. Why include what Paula says? it's all just a summary of what the interview reveals. I didn't get much out of this. It was neat to read how different people use journals both privately and professionally in writing and other careers

[Beth · Rating 2 out of 5]

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[Marianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A look at how different children's authors keep journals and sketchbooks. I found it fascinating to read about the myriad ways these authors practice the art of journal keeping.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Going to use this in our upcoming Writer's Notebook study. Some good stuff!