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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| use of foreign dialect | 12/3/2011 | Margaret Knorr |
| Q: i am from singapore. Here we have an unofficial recognized spoken language called 'singlish' which ... A: Your question really doesn't have anything to do with journaling. I would suggest you talk to ... | ||
| narrative skill | 8/28/2011 | Margaret Knorr |
| Q: I read a lot from websites and acclaimed authors about journal writing. They have a common advice ... A: since i don't know "how" you currently right in your journal i can't really address that question, ... | ||
| sketchy journal entries | 7/28/2011 | Margaret Knorr |
| Q: My primary reason for keeping a journal is that i want to write a memoir in future. I have this ... A: NO! you will not remember details later. i have had this happen to me. i wrote sketchy entries in ... | ||
| effects of green | 7/8/2011 | Margaret Knorr |
| Q: I heard that colors especially green pen allow words to flow much easier .Currently , i am using ... A: ink tends to write more smoothly than graphite, so writing with a pen rather than a pencil may help ... | ||
| advice on journaling | 7/5/2011 | Margaret Knorr |
| Q: Apart from penning down my thoughts and narrating the events that happened , i also record down ... A: I would recommend that before you start writing your narrative you make an outline of what happened ... | ||
| writing skills | 7/2/2011 | Margaret Knorr |
| Q: I have poor grammar. Does journal writing improve my grammar.when i write my journal i seldom edit ... A: Journal writing is not necessarily intended to help you with grammar. It is intended as a method of ... | ||
| Journaling Fears | 6/25/2011 | Margaret Knorr |
| Q: I have just started to keep a journal. I have a nice ruled pad along with a large assortment of ... A: I think you have provided your own answers for why you feel this way. It can be one, or a ... | ||
| advice | 6/25/2011 | Margaret Knorr |
| Q: I always spend very long time probably 3 to 5 hours in one journaling session.However i still cant ... A: First and foremost, you should establish a goal for your writing. What is that goal? Then, take ... | ||
| Journal | 7/2/2009 | Margaret Knorr |
| Q: What benefits do i get when i keep my own journal? what are the methods of Writing a journal? what ... A: Benefits of keeping a journal: http://www.trans4mind.com/counterpoint/clement.shtml ... | ||
| journal how to keep writing in it | 9/12/2008 | Margaret Knorr |
| Q: Oh,please help me, you see I really want to write a book about my life , when I'm older, so I'm ... A: For a lot of journaling tips and prompts to help you write, visit my old newsletter group at: ... | ||
| Questions | 7/29/2008 | Margaret Knorr |
| Q: What are the benefits to journalism? And can one gain happiness or pleasure from the activity? ... A: Journalism is the practice of the media collecting and disseminating information to the public ... | ||
| Journal Writing | 2/10/2008 | Margaret Knorr |
| Q: I read enough about keeping a daily journal. I want to know how journal writing helps in life and ... A: Well, you start off by saying, "I read enough about keeping a daily journal." If you had, you would ... | ||
| journals | 4/4/2007 | Margaret Knorr |
| Q: I am almost done with my writing lessons through the Institute of children's Literature and I still ... A: The wonderful thing about journaling is that there is no right or wrong way to start or keep one. A ... | ||
| Journaling | 10/2/2006 | Margaret Knorr |
| Q: I have a small question about Journaling! Where should I hide it? (I would like somewhere that has ... A: Wow, without knowing much about where you live, it's hard to say. You want to try to think outside ... | ||
| Travel journal | 9/28/2006 | Margaret Knorr |
| Q: I live in central Washington. My husband & I are planning a road trip (next Fall) across the U.S. ... A: Wow, this question is a bit outside my normal sphere of expertise, so I've been trying to come up ... | ||
| An embarrassment of subjects | 8/20/2006 | Margaret Knorr |
| Q: Knorr: My "problem" is that I am absolutely fascinated by so many, many subjects! I pursue one a ... A: One thing I would recommend is making a three ring binder and using dividers for each topic you are ... | ||
| how to keep to it | 8/14/2006 | Margaret Knorr |
| Q: whenever i start a journal i get bored and stop i need to know how to keep it going can you tell me ... A: The key is finding something that works for you. I would suggest using prompts. This is an outside ... | ||
| Journal storage | 3/17/2006 | Margaret Knorr |
| Q: Do you have any ideas to what a (somewhat) obsessed journal-writer can with NUMEROUS {over 15 years ... A: Yes, I do have a couple of ideas. I recommend getting a book called "Harvesting Your Journals" by ... | ||
| suggestions for witing in atravel journal for adolescent | 4/28/2005 | Margaret Knorr |
| Q: I am giving a travel journal as a gift to a friend's adolescent son. They are traveling as a family ... A: Here are some helpful webpages I found: Travel Journal Tips ... | ||
| Direct quotes and Paraphrasing | 9/20/2004 | Susan Rand |
| Q: Can I ask you a question reguarding quotation marks? If I am writing a journal to my child, isn't ... A: You have raised some interesting questions which I believe will be of interest to many writers. ... | ||
| looking for help in writing a memior | 5/14/2004 | Susan Rand |
| Q: I wrote a play not to long ago, now what I want to do is write the story again ... A: What a lovely name you have! As for your question, it was a little hard for me to figure out just ... | ||
| Using colored pens for different subjects | 4/25/2004 | Linda Simmons |
| Q: I am thinking about using different colored pens when writing about different topics or problems in ... A: Great question! Journaling is a fun tool and like all tools, it can become work and cease to be fun. ... | ||
| Journal History Project | 12/8/2003 | Susan Rand |
| Q: I am writing a paper for a college history project in the form of a journal entry dated in the early ... A: I am not sure I understand what you mean by "citations," but if you are planning to include in your ... | ||
| Journal Writing | 6/29/2003 | Linda Simmons |
| Q: Hey, I have a journal to write (for an english assignment at school) about a hero in a movie. How ... A: I'll be glad to give you some tips for your journal assignment. 1. If you have a choice in heroes, ... | ||
| Journaling about college | 4/2/2003 | Linda Simmons |
| Q: I am an avid scrapbooker and I want to do a scrapbook about my college experience. I had a blast in ... A: Memories of pivotal life experiences such as college are well worth savoring. It sounds as though ... | ||
| Journal publishing | 2/28/2003 | Linda Simmons |
| Q: I have a journal design that I would love to market but no idea where to get started. If I ... A: I appreciate your thoughtfulness and desire to share your idea with the world. I'm still honing my ... | ||
| On-line journalling | 8/13/2001 | Edgar Calabia Samar |
| Q: What do you think about LiveJournal? A: There is an important issue being raised by your question here -- the concerns about privacy. ... | ||
| On journal writing. | 8/5/2001 | Edgar Calabia Samar |
| Q: I have always wondered what the difference is between a journal and a diary. I want to start an ... A: Androscz Ferenc asked: I have always wondered what the difference is between a journal and a ... | ||
| keeping a journal | 4/15/2001 | Eldonna Bouton |
| Q: Why does writing in a journal help people feel better? What kind of book do I use to write in? ANd ... A: Journaling taps into the creative well within. By quieting your body and putting the pen to the ... | ||
| journal Writing | 3/10/2001 | Eldonna Bouton |
| Q: I have been thinking of starting a journal. Does journal writing help with sadness and depression? ... A: I have been thinking of starting a journal. Does journal writing help with sadness and depression? ... | ||
| journal writing | 2/4/2001 | Eldonna Bouton |
| Q: Miss Phillips, my 12th grade English teacher made us write a journal daily, for about 15 to 20 ... A: Journaling taps into the creative well within. By quieting your body and putting the pen to the ... | ||
| journal writing | 5/12/2000 | Eldonna Bouton |
| Q: What are the benefits of journal writing? Are there others ways to increase your creativity? A: Journaling taps into the creative well within. By quieting your body and putting the pen to the ... | ||
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Margaret Knorr
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Expertise
Journaling is a form of creative writing that focuses on discovering yourself or sorting through personal issues. I can answer questions on keeping a journal, starting a journal, methods to expand your journaling and create variety in your writing, using journaling to increase your creativity and generate ideas in writing. I will not give out answers to homework questions, but will offer suggestions that will help you find the answers on your own if it is within my area of expertise. I can give NO advice on cover letters, resumes or job hunting.
Experience
I have kept a journal for over 20 years. I teach journaling classes online and am working on a book.
Publications
various online newsletters on creative writing, such as WordWeb.
Education/Credentials
B.A. in Bible and Theology with a concentration in Bible Family Counseling
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