Leaving a Trace: On Keeping a Journal

An inspirational, practical&literate guide to starting&keeping a journal -&transforming it into something permanent like a memoir or a novel. Leaving A Trace is a practical guide to keeping a journal successfully&transforming it into future projects. Each chapter features both narrative&tailored exercises for beginning&committed diarists. Beginners will turn first to quick ways to overcome inhibitions, get started&stay on course. Seasoned chroniclers will start diaries with a new slant: they will learn how to trigger inspiration with creative brainstorming exercises; how to note patterns in diaries they already have&how to shape their material.