Paper or computer: Currently, when it comes to journals, I have an A4 purple hardback item, an A5 magnetic clasp jobbie (silver with black cats on) and several garish colours spiral-bound A5 notebooks. I have three beautiful journals, one A5 fluffy covered item, another leather and engraved and one other with lined and plain pages – all of which have been given to me and I love but am too scared to use in case I ‘spoil’ them.
Pens, pencils, fingers: When it comes to pens, I write with a biro. However, I have a foundation pen, a calligraphy set and some satisfying rollerballs. A good pen for journaling will write smoothly with minimal smears. Thankfully, there are many great pen options, including ballpoint, gel, and fine liner style pens with the nibs or writing point of the pen, coming in all sizes. When I’m not penning it, I journal on the laptop (interestingly, I’ve noticed that I process and write differently when doing it by hand or on the keyboard).
Location, location, location: When it comes to environments, I’ll journal in coffee shops, parks, sitting on a hill, in the garden, the library, sitting on a bench or leaning against a wall, in the garden, on the loo or in the kitchen.
Don’t hesitate to contact me (under Work with Me) to learn how I can mentor you with journaling.