Leaving A Trace is a practical guide to keeping a journal successfully and transforming it into future projects. Each chapter features stories and journal entries from well-known writers and everyday people. Beginners will turn first to quick ways to overcome inhibitions, get started, and stay on course. Seasoned chroniclers will start diaries with a new slant: they will learn how to trigger inspiration with creative brainstorming exercises; how to note patterns in diaries they already have, and how to shape their material.
