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Yes. I do. I had tried before and found that I failed quickly because I would try and do like everyone suggests, set a specific time and make sure I write in it
by kerryfalk 15y ago
Yes. I do. I had tried before and found that I failed quickly because I would try and do like everyone suggests, set a specific time and make sure I write in it. Or at the very least write once a day.
That didn't work for me at all. It felt like a chore, and one that I didn't enjoy so I just stopped. This time I bought one (A nice Moleskine) when I was struggling internally for a long period and felt I just needed to get some things out. I wrote in it frequently during that time and only wrote in it when I felt like I needed to or wanted to. Any time of the day, didn't matter when it was.
I find this to be really helpful and going back and reading what I had wrote is very interesting. The whole process is great. I still write in it although not as frequently right now. The frequency varies. The only trick is that I keep it with me in my laptop bag so when I feel like writing it's available.
Also having a pen and paper is far better for me than typing it in electronically. I can't see myself changing that habit. So if I were to pass on any advice I would say buy one and keep it close to you at all times so that when you feel like writing you can. This is what worked for me - your milage may vary.
- polyfractal 15y agoEchoing this post, and adding "Fountain Pens". Seriously, a nice fountain pen makes writing so much more enjoyable. Grab yourself a decent (>$30) fountain pen and a quality ink (I like Noodler's). Combined with a journal that has quality paper, your writing experience will be so much more pleasant. Fountain pens encourage better style and your hand doesn't cramp since no pressure is required. Plus, it's nice not having chicken-scratch that looks like a ten year old's writing (or a CS major)