Refresh with Dawn HerringWhere the Creative Spirit Comes to Life!

Thanks for stopping by Refresh with Dawn Herring. I hope you enjoy browsing through the postings and get to know me a bit better. I'm Dawn Herring, host of #JournalChat Live and Links Edition for all things journaling on Twitter and Facebook. I'm also a writer and artist focused on refreshment, journaling, and positive change. Email me at refreshwithdawnherring@gmail.com with any questions or comments you may have. Thanks and enjoy your stay!

Happy Birthday, #JournalChat!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, #JOURNALCHAT!!
Yes, it was one year ago yesterday (yep, it slipped right past me without my realizing!!) that #JournalChat launched on Twitter for all things journaling. I have had a fab time chatting with folks about journaling and posting links Monday thru Friday for all things journaling on Twitter; stuff like prompts, tips, blog posts, articles, interviews, book reviews, workshops, and news all related to journal writing.

I also enjoy choosing the #JournalChat Pick of the Day as well as Runner UP!! for the posts I highly recommend.
I am having so much fun in this journal writing world, taking in all the fresh new stuff going on as well as working with the classic approaches I read about every day.

I hope you'll join me in celebrating #JournalChat's one year anniversary by either leaving a comment or question about journal writing, or post a link or two of your own using the #JournalChat hashtag. All of our celebrating links and tweets will be posted on my blog, Refresh with Dawn Herring on the transcripts page!

So, shall you join me? I look forward to hearing from each of you journal writing enthusiasts!! And if you're new to #JournalChat, welcome and enjoy!!! :)

Be refreshed,
Dawn
Host of #JournalChat for all things journaling on Twitter
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New announcement concerning #JournalChat on Twitter:
Due to my home schooling responsibilities, I am no longer holding #JournalChat sessions for all things journaling on Thursdays at 2 EST. These session are now BY REQUEST ONLY.
HOWEVER: If you would like to request a session for #JournalChat on Twitter, you can email me at journalwriter@sbcglobal.net where we can agree on a time/date that works for all involved. And, of course, you can post questions/comments using the #JournalChat hashtag any time on Twitter and I will respond.
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Since beginning a new chat on Twitter called #JournalChat, for all things journaling, back in March of this year, I have desired to assess the journaling needs of those who follow my @JournalChat account on Twitter.

For those new to the account, I wanted to let you know about the chat I host/moderate for all things journaling. If you journal or would like to get started, #JournalChat has been created with you in mind. It's a place for folks to share the Journaling techniques that have benefited them the most, and for folks to find inspiration and ideas to get started.

Since the last Thursday in March, I have hosted/moderated #JournalChat each Thursday at 2 EST/ 11 PST for one hour. If you want a taste of what a chat entails, you're welcome to go to the transcript/feed link (http://journalwriter.blogspot.com/p/journalchat-transcript-32510.html), go to the bottom of the page, and read several transcripts from previous chats (from the bottom up).

This post is also for those of you who are already aware of and may have participated in #JournalChat.

I would like to assess whether or not I am meeting the journaling needs of those who follow me on my @JournalChat account.

1. Would you find the hour-long preset #JournalChat a benefit to you in your journaling experience and would you like to attend and participate in one?

2. Does the #JournalChat time of 2 EST/1 CST/11 PST currently meet your needs, or do you find this time inconvenient due to other obligations? If this time doesn't work for you, what time would be better with it still scheduled on Thursdays?

3. Are you aware that #JournalChat is also an ongoing chat, where if you post a question or comment, I will respond to you anytime? Does the ongoing #JournalChat meet your journaling needs?

4. Do you feel your journaling needs are met through the ongoing #JournalChat, or would you also like to participate in a preset hour for #JournalChat, which is currently at 2 EST on Thursday?

5. Would your journaling needs be met without a preset hour long #JournalChat with the option of the ongoing #JournalChat always available to you?

If you would like to participate in this assessment and let me know if you are interested in a preset Hour long #JournalChat at a time that is convenient for you, you can leave a comment here on my blog, a comment on the Facebook page, a private message through Twitter, or you can email me direct at journalwriter@sbcglobal.net.

I will be announcing the results of the assessment after I have received your replies to determine what I will do in the future concerning #JournalChat in order to meet your journaling needs. Your participation in this assessment is most appreciated!! Thanks in advance!

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A Survey: The JournalChat Twitter Stream

I am an avid passionate supporter of journal writing. If you follow me on Twitter, you know I post links for all things journaling with #JournalChat as the hashtag.

I wanted to do a survey of sorts to determine if what I am posting is beneficial to those who follow my Twitter stream.

If you enjoy the following links/posts on Twitter, please comment below to let me know what works for you.

Here is a list of the different types of posts you will find in the JournalChat Twitter Feed:

1. Links to blog posts and articles on the web that either talk about the benefits of journaling or give ideas on how to get started.

2. Links to blog posts and articles on the web that give tips, prompts, and ideas for journaling or focus on a specific type of journaling for specific age groups or interests.

3. Links to websites or articles that give information for journaling workshops.

4. Links to resource pages that list books and related information for journaling

5. Links to interviews of folks who use journaling either as a writer or in general in dealing with a specific challenge in their life.

6. Links to blog posts from folks I know personally (i.e. on Twitter or Facebook) who write about journaling or give journaling prompts and tips.

7. Tweets that provide encouragement or tips or answers to journaling questions you have asked

8. Links to my personal blog for the weekly JournalChat Twitter feed for each week, for those links you might have missed to all of the journaling resources I have posted

9. My journaling resource link page on my website, www.dawnherring.net

10. My journaling tips and prompts posted on my blog

That's the list of the posts you will find in my Twitter JournalChat stream. Please comment below and let me know what has benefited you the most. Let me know if you follow both of my accounts on Twitter or just one. (My accounts are @DawnHerring (formerly @journalwriter7) and @JournalChat.)

Your participation is greatly appreciated. You are welcome to share my Twitter accounts with your journaling friends so they can benefit from the #JournalChat Twitter Stream each week. Remember, you can check out my weekly post on my blog at http://journalwriter.blogspot.com/p/journalchat-transcript-32510.html. You're also welcome to become a fan of my JournalWriter Freelance page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dallas-TX/JournalWriter-Freelance/98727820123?v=wall.

Be refreshed,
Dawn Herring
JournalWriter Freelance
Creator of JournalChat on Twitter

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Journaling is one of my passions. I've kept a journal for over twenty years with over 40 volumes filled. The longer I have journaled, the more I have benefited from it. It has been a terrific mental, spiritual, and emotional therapy for me. It's a great place to unload and unwind, to relax mostly in preparation for a good night's sleep, although I do occasionally write in it during the day if something has enough importance not to wait til later. :)

I host and moderate a new ongoing chat on Twitter called #JournalChat. The purpose of #JournalChat is to provide a place for those who journal to share the benefits and techniques they use when they journal. It is also a place where those who want to try journaling can be inspired and receive encouragement and support as they get started.
I highly recommend journaling for all dimensions of life. Thus, I enjoy sharing my personal experience with journaling with those interested or already enjoying the journaling life.

You're welcome to join me anytime on Twitter to talk about all things journaling.
If you have an account with Twitter, just use the hashtag #JournalChat to join the conversation. If you don't have an account, just sign up and join us!

You're welcome to follow both of my accounts on Twitter: @JournalChat for all things journaling and @DawnHerring (formerly @journalwriter7), which is my personal account.

If you have any questions you would like addressed with #JournalChat, just leave a comment.

Be refreshed,
Dawn Herring
JournalWriter Freelance

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Three Steps Toward Accountability...to Yourself (as published in SFC Newsletter, Dec 08 edition)

Accountability: to give a reckoning or explanation for one’s actions, responsible.

When most people think of accountability, they often negatively associate it with answering to others, such as a spouse, a friend, a mentor, or, in most cases, a boss. As a writer, you are your own boss, which is one of the reasons that you need to be accountable to yourself. And it can be a positive experience rather than a negative one.

The first step in being accountable to yourself as a writer is setting goals for your writing and keeping track of projects you want to finish. Incurring a deadline for yourself can help

motivate you in this area. This step can also include daily writing goals. Some authors plan how many words or pages per day they will write.

I’ve set goals for myself as a writer by making them reachable and attainable. This year I have set a goal to write at least one scene for my novel per week and at least one other piece,

whether it be memoir or essay, per week. That can mean just making notes, writing a first draft, or revising a draft.

As long as your goals keep you moving forward and you’re making progress, then you know you’re headed in the right direction.

Once you have your goals set, the next step in accountability to yourself is writing down what you accomplish each day. You can use a daily calendar just for writing or keep track of your

daily accomplishments on your computer. I designed a custom monthly writing calendar. It helps me track what I write daily, whether or not I’ve met my goal for the week, and it has

space for ideas for future writing pieces. I also have a spot to keep track of books I’m reading for that month. I use abbreviations to keep the daily writing easier and to save space. As I review each completed month, I can go back to see what I’ve accomplished and keep track of when I wrote each piece.

Whether you use something pre-made or customize something for yourself, use whatever works for you and helps you stay accountable to yourself.

A third, and perhaps most important, aspect in accountability in your writing is taking care of yourself as a writer. Than can mean giving yourself space and not being hard on yourself if

you don’t reach your goals each day or each week.

Flexibility and refreshment are paramount to your health as a writer. It also frees up your creativity and can actually help you produce more quality writing in the long run.

I enjoy writing in my journal, reading fiction or memoir, and watching a good movie with my family. Taking a walk, listening to music, talking with your family members, and just taking time to sit and enjoy life are all ways you can be good to

yourself—and ultimately accountable—as a writer.

Learn to celebrate your accomplishments and your uniqueness as a writer. That’s one of the best ways to be accountable—to yourself!

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