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Journaling for Poets

  • Course
  • 17 Lessons

Poets are observers. One way to keep track of your observations and ideas is through a writing journal. In this workshop, we'll cover methods of processing and keeping track of your thoughts, of improving your writing life, and working towards a career as a writer. In this workshop, you'll cover how to manage large ideas or projects, track submissions, create goals, revise, and more.

Contents

Lesson 1: Basics of Journaling

In this lesson, we'll cover the basics of journaling. What is journaling, and why does it help writers? What are your goals for your journaling? How can it help you be more engaged, more involved, and more connected to your creative inner life? You'll try out your first exercise: A simple prompt for poets that can be used daily to inspire new ideas.

About Lesson 1: Basics of Journaling
Methods of Journaling: Bullet Journaling
Week 1 Reading
Assignment 1: What Matters to Your Writing Life?

Lesson 2: Morning Pages

In this lesson, we'll explore the method of Morning Pages for writing & journaling daily. Freewriting before your day starts can inspire poems!

About Lesson 2: Morning Pages
Morning Pages and the Daily Writing Life
Reading Week 2
Assignment

Lesson 3: Observational Journaling

Lesson 3: Observing the world around you can fuel your poetry and your journal. Learn how to notice detail and save it for later poems!

About Lesson 3: Observational Journaling
Observational Journaling
Reading Week 3
Assignment 3: Observing the Real World

Lesson 4: Digital Methods of Journaling

Digital Journaling and Your Yearly Journal: Learn alternative-to-paper methods and set up your journal for the year.

About Lesson 4: Digital Methods of Journaling
Digital Methods of Journaling
How to Stick to Your Goals
Readings Week 4
Assignment