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My name is Dawn Herring, and I am a freelance writer, working in genres of fiction, essay, memoir, devotionals, humor, and a bit of poetry. I’m also an avid journal writer which you can read more about on my bio page.

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» Tuesday's Pick (2/21) Do You Have a Pattern You'd Like to Break? by Maddisen Krown

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» Wednesday's Pick (2/15) Keeping a Journal Can Change Your Life by Ali Luke

» Tuesday's Pick (2/14) Journaling: Getting Nitty Gritty with the Real YOU! by Iris Von Brandstatter

» Monday's Pick (2/13) Journal Writing for Memoir: Capturing the Details by Amber Lea Starfire

» Friday's Pick (2/10) Art Journaling by Jessica

» Wednesday's Pick (2/8) Do You Write in a Paper Journal? By Jenn Greenleaf

» Tuesday's Pick (2/7) Forget It? Remember It! Journaling Does Both by Quinn McDonald

» Monday's Pick (2/6) Make Your Journal Better with Futurecasting by Sam Lytle

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» Wednesday's Pick (2/1) How $1 Could Make You a Best Selling Author by Carolyn Jess-Cooke

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» Wednesday's Pick (1/25) Wednesday Dispatch #4~Intention, Ritual and Art As Spiritual Practice by Effy Wild

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» Wednesday's Pick (1/18) Kids Creative Writing Ideas by Jill Schoenberg

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» Monday's Pick (1/16) Keeping a Journal by Bella Mahaya Carter

» Friday's Pick (1/13) Weekend Journaling by Monique Halley

» Wednesday's Pick (1/11) Writing-Related Goals Journal Writing Prompt by Karna Converse

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» Wednesday's Pick (1/4) Artist Interview with Traci Bunkers

» Tuesday's Pick (1/3) Journal Away the Winter Blues~Reflect on Yourself by Melissa

» Monday's Pick (1/2) Magic Words: The Power of Journaling in My Students' Lives by Emily Mullas Wilson

» Wednesday's Pick (12/28) Day 17: Journal Listening by Quinn McDonald

» Tuesday's Pick (12/27) Journaling: Creativity and Intuition by Jill Schoenberg

» Day 12: The Ritual to Get You Writing by Quinn McDonald

» Wednesday's Pick (12/21) Creative Writing for Kids by Jill Schoenberg

» Tuesday's Pick (12/20) Journaling for Self-Discovery by Rosie Molinary

» Monday's Pick (12/19) Keep a Dream Journal-Why Bother? by Patti Testerman

» Friday's Pick (12/16) Journal Writing Prompt 31-Priorities by Dolly Garland

» Wednesday's Pick (12/14) Smash365: Appreciation by Rus VanWestervelt

» Tuesday's Pick (12/13) Day 2: What's Deep Writing? by Quinn McDonald

» Monday's Pick (12/12) Mine Your Journals for Writing Gems by Cynthia Morris

» Friday's Pick (12/9) Grief Journaling Without Words by Mari McCarthy

» Wednesday's Pick (12/7) Art Journals with Kids and a Strathmore Kit Giveaway by Melissa Taylor

» Tuesday's Pick (12/6) Journal to Dialog with Healing by Mari L. McCarthy

» Monday's Pick (12/5) Teen Journaling Can Build Teacher-Student Connection by Susie Vanderlip

» Friday's Pick (12/2) Journaling for Life and Business Success by Lee Wise

» Wednesday's Pick (11/30) 3 Ways to Increase Personal Awareness through Journaling by Stephen Smith

» Tuesday's Pick (11/29) Journal Writing Topics by Bryan Cohen

» Monday's Pick (11/28) Journal Writing Your Wrong Ways by Mari McCarthy

» Friday's Pick (11/18) My Notebooks: How I Stay Organized by Karen (Karenika)

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» Monday's Pick (11/14) Journal Writing: Taking a Nightly Inventory by Ryan Glassmoyer

» Friday's Pick (11/11) Journaling Ideas to Celebrate Your Accomplishments by Mari McCarthy

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» Friday's Pick (11/4) Journaling Prompter (for list making) by Jacqui Malpass

» Wednesday's Pick (11/2) Journaling and Our Book Club by Dr. Joe Wheeler

» Tuesday's Pick (11/1) Journal Writing as Therapy by Julia Beirut

» Monday's Pick (10/31) Journal Writing~My Story by Becky Illson-Skinner

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» Thursday's Pick (10/27) 3 Simple Steps to Take Your Journal Back by Deborah Watson-Novacek

» Wednesday's Pick (10/26) My Journals Keep Me by Helen Lehndorf

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» Friday's Pick (10/21) Take the Envy and Run by Sage Cohen

» Thursday's Pick (10/20) In a Journaling Rut? Well, Try Journal Writing by Mari McCarthy

» Wednesday's Pick (10/19) Journal Your Way to Natural Stress Relief by Jennifer P

» Tuesday's Pick (10/18) Drawing: Minimal Supplies by Quinn McDonald

» Monday's Pick (10/17) Journal Writing Prompt 28-Look at Your Journal by Dolly Garland

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» Thursday's Pick (10/13) Writers and Their Dark Places by Diana M. Raab

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» Monday's Pick (10/10) Weaving Your Dreams with Journaling by Chynna Laird

» Friday's Pick (10/7) Easy Peasy Journal Tutorial-Part Three: Writing by Carin Winkelman (Caatje)

» Thursday's Pick (10/6) Journeying and Journalng by Karen Paul-Stern

» Wednesday's Pick (10/5) Journaling with Words by Quinn McDonald

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» Friday's Pick (9/30) Journal to Change Your Life: Being Creative by Lillian Gaffney

» Thursday's Pick (9/29) Hey, Good Lookin'! by Mari McCarthy

» Wednesday's Pick (9/28) Make Your Journaling Legit by Jill Winski

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» Tuesday's Pick (9/20) Journaling Prompts by Nan Fischer

» Monday's Pick (9/19) The One Where I Talk About Starting a Spiritual Journal by Marklee3d

» Friday's Pick (9/16) Journaling to Stay Present by Mari L. McCarthy

» Thursday's Pick (9/15) Journaling video by Will Steger

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» Tuesday's Pick (9/13) True Tuesdays Writing Prompt #11: Play by Rus VanWestervelt

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» Friday's Pick (9/9) Journal Writing: 9 Tips for Making Memories Last a Lifetime by Jyl Johnson Pattee

» Thursday's Pick (9/8) Ras: On Keeping a Journal by RasoirJ

» Wednesday's Pick (9/7) A Week's Worth of Journaling Prompts: How We Labor by Amber Lea Starfire

» Tuesday's Pick (9/6) Why I Journal by Glad Doggett

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» Thursday's Pick (9/1) A Challenge and Some Journaling Prompts by Amy Sorensen

» Wednesday's Pick (8/31) Journal Writing Prompts: Change Your Habits, Change Your Life by Ronda Del Boccio

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» Monday's Pick (8/29) Being in Balance: A Journal Writing Exercise by Debra at The Warm Milk Journal

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» Wednesday's Pick (8/24) Lose Weight the Journaling Weigh by Mari L. McCarthy

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» Friday's Pick (8/19) Altars to Remember by Amanda

» Thursday's Pick (8/18) Journaling Challenge: Day 18-Your Inner Child by Monique Halley

» Wednesday's Pick (8/17) Sentence Starters by Nan Fischer

» Tuesday's Pick (8/16) True Tuesdays Writing Prompt #7: Anticipation by Rus VanWestervelt

» Monday's Pick (8/15) Expectations and Staying Present by Nan Fischer

» Friday's Pick (8/12) Living Aligned Journaling Prompt by Lynda Monk of Creative Wellness

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» Wednesday's Pick (8/10) Let Your Wisdom Come Through by Jill Winski

» Tuesday's Pick (8/9) Why It Is Important to Write a Journal

» Monday's Pick (8/8) Free Your Mind: Writing a Journal by Conor Neill"

» Wednesday's Pick (8/3) Smash365: Talent by Rus Vanwestervelt

» Tuesday's Pick (8/2) Creative Journaling: A Change to More Positivity by Iris von Brandstatter

» Monday's Pick (8/1) When You Think You're Done Writing, Keep Going by Nan Fischer

» Friday's Pick (7/29) Joys of Journaling #4: A Heartfelt Journal Story by Jill Schoenberg

» Thursday's Pick (7/28) The Natural Journaling Prompt by Quinn McDonald, author of Raw Art Journaling

» Wednesday's Pick (7/27) How to Motivate Yourself by Writing a Journal Entry about a Day that Hasn't Started by Caryna St. John

» Tuesday's Pick (7/26) In Love with Food? by Jacqui Malpass

» Monday's Pick (7/25) Journaling-The Ultimate Gift for Your Chidren

» (7/22) How to Get Students to Write Daily Journals

» (7/21) Smash365: Truth

» (7/20) A Week's Worth of Journaling Prompts: Letting Go

» (7/19) True Tuesdays Writing Prompt #3: Critical Decisions

» (7/18) Smash365: Power

» (7/15) The Mini Tracker: 31 Day Food Journal

» (7/14) Finding My True Self Through Journaling

» (7/13) Resume the Stability of Tension

» (7/12) Who Knows What's Going On?

» (7/11) Journal Writing: A Tool for Your Spirit

» (7/8) An (outdoor) Room of One's Own

» (7/7) Journal Writing: The Foundation of Creative Writing

» (6/30) For Your Journal: Patriotism Journal Prompt

» (6/29) Are You Journaling?

» (6/28) Destination: Creation Station

» (6/27) Joys of Journaling #2: Exciting Journal Keeping Techniques

» (6/24) Journaling to Happiness

» (6/22) For Your Journal: Writing Prompt: Using "Family-isms"

» (6/21) What Do You Do with Your Journals?

» (6/20) Why Journal Writing Can Benefit Your Child

» (6/17) Journal Writing Tips: Using "If" Statements

» (6/16) Journal Writing Can Help You Avoid Anxiety and Depression

» (6/15) What Oprah Knows for Sure: Cheers to New Beginnings

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» (6/13) Last Seen....Journaling

» (6/10) Joy of Journal Writing

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» (6/8) Teaching Kids Journaling

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» (6/6) 4 Journal Writing Prompts to Spark New Insights

» (6/3) "What Oprah Knows For Sure"-#1

» (6/2) Sharing Your Thank You and Love through Personal Journaling

» (6/1) Kid Quotes are the Best

» (5/31) Journaling-The Art of Deep Communication with the Self

» (5/30) Spiral-Bound and Spellbound

» (5/27) Dare to Dream

» (5/26) What Lies Beneath

» (5/25) Biggest Mistake Forgiven

» (5/24) Writing Prompts: Summer Fun by Journal Buddies

» (5/23) Journal Writing Your Wrong Ways

» (5/20) Journaling Techniques for Writers with Tina M. Games

» (5/19) How to Journal

» (5/18) Travel Journal For Kids

» (5/17) Planning Ahead, Looking Back

» (5/16) Journal Writing Prompt 21: Right Now

» (5/13) Mind Your P's and Q's: Part V

» (5/10) Road Tested Journaling Exercises: How to Keep a Travel Journal

» (5/5) How to Combine Reflective Writing with Meditation and Yoga

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» (5/3) A Week's Worth of Journaling Prompts: The Nature of Resistance

» (5/2) Collages, Your Mom, and more

» (4/29) Dear Diary: The 4 Payoffs from Writing a Work Journal

» (4/28) Secrets Journaling Prompt

» (4/27) The Miracle of Mindfulness

» (4/26) Your Philosophy

» (4/25) Journal Writing Basics: Ask How

» (4/22) What Inspires You? What Excites You?

» (4/21) Journal Writing Prompt 18: Busy Life/Stress/Responsibilities

» (4/19) A Week's Worth of Journaling Prompts: Expanding Creativity

» (4/18) How to Keep a Journal

» (4/15) Journal-Keeping: Tips and Ideas for Writers

» (4/14) Mind Your P's and Q's: Part I

» (4/13) Journal Writing Through Life's Passages: Moving

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» (4/11) Journaling for Healing, Health, and Happiness

» (4/7) Yellow Legal Pad

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» (4/5) On Keeping a Logbook

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» (4/1) Have You Ever Cheated on Your Journal?

» (3/31) Journal Writing for Memoir: Questioning Memories by Amber Lea Starfire

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