Time to journal on behalf of your creative life?

Journaling is a portal. By writing without self-censorship, you can explore new concepts, experiment with ideas, and make unexpected connections.

Creative blocks often stem from overthinking or internal criticism. Journaling helps bypass this by allowing for raw, unfiltered expression.

Stream-of-consciousness writing, for example, can lead to breakthrough ideas that wouldn’t have emerged otherwise. Writing about artistic goals, dreams, and inspirations can also act as a form of self-coaching, helping you push past limitations.

Whether you’re jotting down random thoughts or structured reflections, journaling can prime the mind for artistic innovation. And Lynda Monk, who runs the International Association for Journal Writing, and I have created some gorgeous journals especially for artists.

The journals we’ve made are beautiful, provocative, and useful. Come take a look at this new collection.