Books About Journal Writing
I love to share my favorite books about journal writing, journal notebooks, inspirational memoirs and more. Browse the links on my bookshelf and learn more about how to do dynamic journal writing. Or support a local independent bookstore at bookshop.org.
Recommended for online students (workshop students receive copy at event).
A classic! Lots of inspiration and how-to guidance to help you write from a whole new place.
Brain + heart. Science + intuition. A great option for book clubs or groups!
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A memoir about and how-to guide for people who are drawn to write.
Great writing starts with great questions!
Meditation, mindfulness and journal writing all go together. Some easy ways to ease into mindfulness.
Great tools to think about the past, perception, and intuition with a look to the future.
Beautiful guidance and writing exercises to use the ongoing voice in your head in powerful ways.
Journals
A great option for creating an annual Time Capsule journal in one special book.
A guided journal to find your voice. Inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama’s memoir.
Springboards inspired by nature! Part of my monthly writing routine (where I am on the 14th of every month).
Establish a quick practice, or warm up. Five years on a page offers perspective for reflection and growth.
Memoirs – The Journey to Own Your Own Story
Other Inspiration
Still one of my favorites. Tools for adults too — new skills to tell yourself the whole truth, faster.
‘Eyes of Another’ reminds us the epiphany that can come by walking in another’s shoes. What a better world!
A great way to understand yourself and others — through love languages.
Online Students only
Once you have registered for one of my online workshops, I recommend two texts to enhance your online learning experience. The paperback is a great reference tool. The workbook allows you to practice journal writing techniques in a dedicated notebook.
- Journal to the Self Paperback <– link to Amazon or find at your favorite bookstore!
- Journal to the Self Workbook <– link to order from Center for Journal Therapy