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ts encourage me to add notes, photos, and research cards, so I won’t forget those elements when I begin to write my story. Don’t you agree — I’m having way too much fun! (Photo by Lynda Coker)</figcaption></figure><p id="724a">And if all that isn’t reason enough, well, they’re fun to use and I LOVE them — enough said.</p><figure id="478f"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*1YZ6rpplBVzwOi2_QkEJjA.jpeg"><figcaption>This journal inspires me to write a historical romance. I haven’t done that yet, but who knows what the future holds. (Photo by Lynda Coker)</figcaption></figure><h2 id="2480">What Exactly Are Junk Journals And How Can They Be Used?</h2><p id="c542">Junk journals vary, but most of them are a mix of vintage, used, recycled, and new materials. They are often embellished with ephemera, tags, pockets, and other handmade elements.</p><h2 id="b181">What To Write In A Junk Journal?</h2><p id="fed0">You’re only limited by your passion for a specific idea, memory, or event. Personalize them by what you write, draw, glue, and whatever else takes your fancy.</p><ol><li>Memory keeping is always appropriate</li><li>Future goals, strategies, and progress</li><li>Special planner</li><li>Note-taking for conventions, meetings, seminars, classes, where you want to remember key points</li><li>Scripture/Bible meditations</li><li>Personal diary</li><li>Guest/Friendship registry or sign/autograph book</li><li><b><i>Brainstorming story elements.

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Who Knew Junk Journals Would Become a Collectable Item for Writers

What a writer can do with a junk journal

Photo by Lynda Coker

Five years ago I’d never heard of a Junk Journal, much less created one myself. But that is not the case today. I’ve got a shelf full of them and an idea for another one taking shape in my mind. So, what do I write in my junk journals?

It’s Confession Time.

I still do a lot of preliminary writing for my romantic fiction with pen and paper. I use my journals to make notes on plotting, character profiles, setting, and timelines.

I heard that gasp! I know. I know. Writing on the computer is more efficient. But my computer doesn’t have a romantic component in its little body. How can it be a source of inspiration for the happy-ever-after story I want to write?

So, I do a lot of brainstorming in beautiful, romantic, and cherished junk journals. I can buy one that fits the theme of the story idea, or, I can make one myself. The custom design keeps me focused and sets the mood.

Lots of tucks, pockets, and pretty embellishments encourage me to add notes, photos, and research cards, so I won’t forget those elements when I begin to write my story. Don’t you agree — I’m having way too much fun! (Photo by Lynda Coker)

And if all that isn’t reason enough, well, they’re fun to use and I LOVE them — enough said.

This journal inspires me to write a historical romance. I haven’t done that yet, but who knows what the future holds. (Photo by Lynda Coker)

What Exactly Are Junk Journals And How Can They Be Used?

Junk journals vary, but most of them are a mix of vintage, used, recycled, and new materials. They are often embellished with ephemera, tags, pockets, and other handmade elements.

What To Write In A Junk Journal?

You’re only limited by your passion for a specific idea, memory, or event. Personalize them by what you write, draw, glue, and whatever else takes your fancy.

  1. Memory keeping is always appropriate
  2. Future goals, strategies, and progress
  3. Special planner
  4. Note-taking for conventions, meetings, seminars, classes, where you want to remember key points
  5. Scripture/Bible meditations
  6. Personal diary
  7. Guest/Friendship registry or sign/autograph book
  8. Brainstorming story elements. (My personal favorite)
  9. Yearbooks for high school and college
  10. Special Event Planner
  11. Dream journal
  12. Daily habits
  13. Tracker for TV, Movie, Music favorites
  14. Log book
  15. Financial log and receipt keeper
  16. Doodle art and glue book
  17. Wish lists
  18. Words of wisdom and encouraging quotes
  19. Celebrate small achievements and wins
  20. ‘Let it go’ lists
  21. ‘Want to do’ lists
  22. Log important questions you want to find the answers too.
  23. Record friendships and why they were successful, or not.
  24. Map occupational goals
  25. Poetry
  26. Therapy journal
  27. Wedding planner
  28. Fashion journal
  29. Dream Home journal
  30. Sticker/stamp collection
  31. Career Events
  32. Gratitude journal
  33. Brilliant Idea collections

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