Journaling

Journals. Writer's notebooks. Diaries. There are many words that can be used to described those little books that writers use to write stuff down in. Whether it be what happened during their day, a snatch of dialogue they heard spoken and liked, or an idea for a plot or character they might want to expand on.

Journals can be a very beneficial tool to a beginning writer. Many more experienced writers suggest carrying a small book with you at all times so that if inspiration strikes that you can take advantage before you lose it, whether it be in a car, on a train, or waiting in line. You can pull out your trust little book and write whatever it is down.

With the invention of computers, the journal has become electronic. The writer can sit in front of a computer keyboard and with the use of a computer program record anything. They can even use a password so that no one else can read the writer's thoughts.

However, not every writer uses a journal. Some writers just can't do it. They find it hard to sit down and write stuff down in that way. I am one of those type of writers. A journal to me is of no use. Whether or not you use a journal is up to you. If you don't write in one currently, you might want to try it and see if it helps you at all. If it does, then continue. You have found a new tool to help you in your writing. If not, then chalk it up to experience and move on. not everything works for every writer. Do what works for you.

This week's market and contest of the week are:

Market of the Week
Editor: Nancy S. Axelrad
Website: Humpty Dumpty Magazine , Writer's Guidelines
Address: Children's Better Health Institute, P.O. Box 567, Indianapolis, IN 46206
What do they publish:Nonfiction, fiction, and poetry with a fitness and health slant geared towards the beginning reader.
Payment: Up to 22 cents a word for all rights.
Contact: Send complete manuscript following manuscript format guidelines found on above website.

Contest of the Week
INSCRIPTIONS BLINDNESS CONTEST
Website: Contest Guidelines
Mail entry to: Paste your entry directly into the body of an e-mail and send to Contest@inscriptionsmagazine.com with the subject heading "Blindness Contest."
Entry fee: None
Prizes: 1st prize: $50, 2nd prize: $20, and 3rd prize: $10 plus publication in the magazine and website.

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