Promote Healing, Ignite Creativity, and Discover Writing Tips from Two Journaling Experts "This book is a beautiful quilt, each chapter written by one of the wisest voices in the journaling world, on every aspect of journal writing imaginable.” — Ruth Folit , founder and past director of the International Association for Journal Writing #1 Best Seller in Writing Skills, Writing Guides, and Nonfiction Writing Reference The Next-Generation Book on Journaling Techniques Learn from the best. The Great Book of Journaling equips you with practical and effective journaling techniques, advances your writing skills, and enhances self-esteem. Written by esteemed psychotherapist Eric Maisel and journaling expert Lynda Monk, Director of the International Association for Journal Writing, this book guides you on a path of healing, creativity, and self-discovery. Discover the therapeutic magic of journal writing. Experience the transformative power of journaling. By engaging in daily meditations and personal writing, you can tap into your innate creativity and nurture self-love. Packed full of valuable journal writing knowhow.  We’ve rounded up 40 of the top journal experts in the world to explain exactly what journal writing can do for you!  The Great Book of Journaling  is full of practical tips, evidence-based research, and rich anecdotes from their coaching, teaching, therapy work with journal writers, and personal journal writing.  Inside find: Innovative journaling techniques to boost your creativity and writing skills - Therapeutic writing methods to foster healing and high self-esteem - Daily meditation practices for cultivating self-love and wellness - Expert advice from 40 leading journaling professionals for deepening your personal writing If you have read Mindfulness Journal ,  The Self-Discovery Journal , or  No Worries , you will love The Great Book of Journaling . Also, don’t miss Eric Maisel’s Redesign Your Mind and The Power of Daily Practice . “I dare you to read more than a chapter or two of The Great Book of Journaling without feeling compelled to put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard! This book is a beautiful quilt, each chapter written by one of the wisest voices in the journaling world, on every aspect of journal writing imaginable. That such journaling intelligence is accessible between two covers of one book is a gift to any existing or would-be journal keeper.” — Ruth Folit , founder and past director of the International Association for Journal Writing “I coach and accredit professional coaches and mentors, so I know what it takes for us to succeed personally and professionally. One of those success factors is having positive daily mental health and well-being practices. That’s why I’m a fan of The Great Book of Journaling . It’s a wonderful self-care resource for practicing what we preach to our clients, one that will help us and them live the lives we both desire.” — Dawn Campbell , business director, international authority for professional coaching and mentoring “This is a GREAT BOOK for those who already journal and for those who are ready to journal! Every chapter is filled with ideas and examples that will spark your creative self into action! Buy a copy for yourself, and lots more for gifts!” — Joyce Chapman , author of Journaling for Joy “As one of the 40 contributors to this book, I am excited by the collection's diverse approaches to journaling, all of them with something to teach me. This easy-to-engage-with collection offers strategies for journaling that will revive interest for long-time journal keepers and encourage new journal keepers to establish their journaling practice. Every chapter includes writing strategies that foster discovery as well as encouraging one to continue journaling for healing, for wisdom, and for capturing all of life moments.” — Sheila Bender , founder of Writing It Real “ The Great Book of Journaling is indeed great! The richness of the many journaling perspectives, benefits, and suggested journaling activities included makes this book a true gem. I highly recommend this book for new and avid journal writers alike who crave both inspiration and information to start, sustain, or deepen an existing journaling practice. This book will surely inspire you to pick up your pen and tap into your inner wisdom and well-being through journaling.” — Rebecca Kochenderfer , Journaling.com “Journaling saved my life while battling a life-threatening illness. Never in the history of the world has there been a greater need for the in-depth introspection and self-healing that journal-keeping offers. The Great Book of Journaling is a stellar introduction to the joys and benefits of journaling by leaders in the field. Inspiration and guidance shine from every page.” — Lucia Capacchione , art therapist, author, and originator of the Creative Journal Method “What you'll find in The Great Book of Journaling is more than just a collection of ideas about j