Lynn
Written on Mar 10, 2020
A bit of background about me; I'm a book blogger as well as a writer. I've not published any of my works yet but do plan to publish the pile manuscripts I've written so far. So, this journal caught my eye to see if I could get myself more organised.
I began using this journal as I began my latest manuscript. After 6 weeks, I'm not using the journal as I'm supposed to because I keep forgetting to prioritise it. It has nothing to do with the journal itself but more to do with forgetting to update and refer to it. As I've mentioned, I've written a handful of books already, so I'm used to fitting writing around my daily routines. I do like the motivational quotes to boost my creativity but prefer to use online tools to track my word count and progress.
For me, I'm too far gone using my own tried and tested ways (or lack of) to get the job done so the journal isn't for me. It's the same reason I don't manage to keep a diary for anything other than appointments and notifications. Even so, the prompts and motivational quotes cause pause for thought and are a useful inclusion. If I decided to write a memoir, I can see the benefit of analysing my thought process to produce a personal keepsake to reflect the writing journey.
However, for anyone who's thinking of writing a novel for the first time, the prompts and organisation ideas within the journal offer a solid starting point. It is perfect for someone who sees writing a book as a year-long project. The journal allows the writer to record their inner thoughts. Additionally, it encourages the writer to reflect on their progress and re-evaluate their goal and ambitions at quarterly intervals… to decide how to reward and celebrate each milestone along the way.
To sum up, If you have ambitions to write a book or know of anyone who's talked about writing a book, this journal would be a perfect gift to them or yourself.
3.5 stars
***review copy generously received courtesy of the publisher via Rachel's Random Resources***