The Great Book of Journaling: How Journal Writing Can Support a Life of Wellness, Creativity, Meaning and Purpose

Eric Maisel, PhD, is widely regarded as America’s foremost creativity coach and has written extensively on the challenges of the creative life. His books specifically for writers include Deep Writing, Write Mind, Living the Writer’s Life, A Writer’s Space, A Writer’s Paris, and A Writer’s San Francisco. Maisel is the author of 50+ books, among them The Power of Daily Practice, Lighting the Way, Coaching the Artist Within, Mastering Creative Anxiety, Why Smart People Hurt, and The Van Gogh Blues. Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC is the director of the International Association for Journal Writing. Lynda is co-editor of Transformational Journaling for Coaches, Therapists and Clients: A Complete Guide to the Benefits of Personal Writing. She is the co-author of Writing Alone Together: Journaling in a Circle of Women for Creativity, Compassion and Connection and created Life Source Writing: A 5 Step Reflective Journaling Method. As a registered social worker and wellness coach, Lynda regularly speaks and teaches on the healing power of writing.