How to Write Your Book Idea Using What You Have You Already Written
At age 9 I received the most useful and long-lasting gift ever: a journal. My mom, who possesses the gift of gab, responded to my introvertedness and provided me peace on pages. Pages I filled with every unvoiced emotion I experienced.
After dawdling with my book idea for two years, the Holy Ghost re-awakened the book writing process by telling me, “Your book is already written in your journals.” You would have thought someone handed me silver and gold.
During that time, it was 2010, I was living in Phoenix, AZ—more than 900 miles away from where my journals were. I immediately called my parents in Ohio and asked them to please ship me all my journals still in their home. They did.
When that package arrived, it was like Christmas morning. I took all the journals out one by one. For me it was one of those “the-heavens-opened-up-and-angels-were-singing” moments. There in all those books was my book.
Journaling: A book writing essential
Obviously, my mom gave me a journal to help me better process my thoughts and emotions. Consequentially, writing a journal improved my writing overall. Writing a journal improves the following during the book writing process:
- Commitment to writing time
- Authentication of writer’s voice
- Creation and development of book ideas
- Construction and documentation of writing ability
Read these articles about how journals can help you write your book idea and improve your writing:
- Virginia Woolf on the Creative Benefits of Keeping a Diary
- Why Good Writers Keep Journals
- Journaling Techniques to Improve Your Writing
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Have you ever kept a journal? How do you think your journal(s) will help you write your book idea?
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