Keeping a Journal You Love mixes practical instruction from beloved author Sheila Bender with advice and sample journal entries from respected writers such as Ron Carlson, Patricia Hampl, Jim Harrison, Robin Hemley, Philip Lopate and others. Readers will find dozens of writing prompts and inspiring instruction that will teach them how to get more use and enjoyment from their journals. Beginning journalers, as well as more experienced ones, will learn to write about travel, hobbies, personal thoughts, insights, emotions and theories. A final chapter explains how to move from journal entry to publishable piece. * Dozens of insightful writing prompts help readers get more use and enjoyment from their journals * Includes sample entries from respected professional writers Sheila Bender is the author of five books on writing, including A Year in the Life, Writing Personal Poetry, Writing in a Convertible with the Top Down and Writing Personal Essays. She has published two collections of poetry and has taught at Seattle University, the University of Arizona and other institutions. She currently lives and teaches in Los Angeles, California.