We’ve all got resolutions for 2017. Some people might want to be more healthy, drink less soda, take more pictures or try an art class. For those who are resolving to start writing more, whether in a journal or otherwise, these tips can help. Writing everyday can be a helpful way to reflect on your day, things you need to accomplish, and dreams you want to achieve.
Journaling doesn’t have to be a life story or autobiography at the end of every day. You can journal your travel experiences, a specific event in your life you want to remember, or a change you’ve gone through. Writing down random stories are a great way to preserve your memories for the future.
For those who like to keep it short and sweet, we like the idea of a Bullet Journal. These tips from Pretty Practical by Emory can help you out if you don’t know where to start. She says this about bullet journaling: “The whole system is built on something called rapid logging. The first step is to title and number your pages. The title is a short description of what will be [on] the page. It may even just be a date. And get in the habit of numbering your pages and filling in your index as you go.”
We think writing and reading go hand in hand. If you want to be good at one, do more of the other! You’ll learn new words and how to use them. Single Mom’s Income gives some general tips on improving your writing here. She says, “My advice would be that you should just write. Record all of your thoughts. After that go back and edit.”
So whether you’re making a grocery list or recording an experience you want to remember, just write and write and write. Write as often as you can. Get your thoughts on paper. You can go back and edit after wards. Happy writing! Let us know about the best bookstore in Fife in the comments.