Leaving a Trace - On Keeping a Journal

An inspirational, practical and literate guide to starting and keeping a journal - and transforming it into something permanent like a memoir or a novel. Leaving A Trace is a practical guide to keeping a journal successfully and transforming it into future projects. Each chapter features both narrative and tailored exercises for beginning and committed diarists. Beginners will turn first to quick ways to overcome inhibitions, get started and 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 and how to shape their material.

About the author

Alexandra Johnson, geb. 1954 in San Francisco, unterrichtet Kreatives Schreiben in Harvard und Wellesley. Ihre eigenen Artikel erscheinen u.a. in The New Yorker; New York Times Book Review.

Summary

An inspirational, practical and literate guide to starting and keeping a journal - and transforming it into something permanent like a memoir or a novel.

Leaving A Trace is a practical guide to keeping a journal successfully and transforming it into future projects. Each chapter features both narrative and tailored exercises for beginning and committed diarists. Beginners will turn first to quick ways to overcome inhibitions, get started and 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 and how to shape their material.

Additional text

Now in paperback comes the acclaimed, one-of-a-kind practical guide to
starting and keeping a journal and transforming it into a larger creative
work: a family chronicle, a memoir, or a novel.

Product details

• Authors: Alexandra Johnson
• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.10.2011
• EAN: 9780316121569
• ISBN: 978-0-316-12156-9
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Guides > Law, job, finance > Training, job, career; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; SELF-HELP / General, SELF-HELP / Journaling, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Study & Teaching, Writing & editing guides, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Language learning: writing skills, Writing skills, Writing and editing guides, Creative writing and creative writing guides, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Writing / General, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Writing / Composition