Author(s): Stephanie Dowrick

Health & Wellbeing

The definitive guide to keeping a journal as spiritual practice and for personal growth.

What makes this book special for readers is that Dr Stephanie Dowrick combines a rare depth of psychological and spiritual insight with decades of experience as a writer, a writing mentor and a former publisher. She regards journal writing as the “superlative way to know ourselves better and to live with greater choice, as well as discovering fluency and focus that supports us in every area of our lives”.

The book offers stimulating, supportive prompts and exercises, plus moving examples of the many different ways we can approach journal writing, whether as a beginner or an experienced writer seeking to increase our confidence and joy in self-expression. 

Donna M Cameron, author of The Rewilding says: 
‘Shot through with invaluable practical advice and decades of accumulated wisdom, this gift of a book unlocked parts of me I didn’t know existed.’ 

Murray Waldren, author of The Mind and Times of Reg Mombassa, says, ‘To read Creative Journal Writing is a positive joy. Everyone from raw beginner to seasoned pro will gain much from this life-affirming gem..’