The Journal Newsletter
Introduction
As you might imagine, I’ve been busy with the release of The Journal 5 the past few weeks. In fact, a new update of The Journal 5 has been released. Life is beginning to return to normal, though.
I already do this in the online help (look in the “Special Thanks” topic), but I wanted to once again thank all of you who volunteered and helped me test The Journal 5. Your feedback, bug reports, and suggestions were invaluable. I couldn’t have done it without you. =)
The Journal 5 has added a lot of cool new features. I describe a couple of those in this month’s Tips & Tricks. And, as always, there is a new set of writing prompts.
Thank you for choosing DavidRM Software’s The Journal!
Tips & Tricks
Loose-leaf Entries in Calendar Categories
It’s now possible to have loose-leaf entries (like those in the “Notebook” category) in calendar categories (like “Daily Journal”). Loose-leaf entries can be attachments (sub-entries) of calendar entries, or you can have loose-leaf entries independent of any dated entry.
TIP: Calendar Entry Attachments
To have a loose-leaf entry as an “attachment” to a calendar entry, just select the calendar entry and press F10 (Entry menu, Create New Sub-Entry sub-menu, and choose “Create New Sub-Entry”).
Example:
1. Bring up today’s entry in “Daily Journal”.
2. Press: F10.
This will create a sub-entry for today’s entry.
A calendar entry can have any number of sub-entries–which can have sub-entries of their own, and so on.
And loose-leaf attachments aren’t limited to daily entries. Any calendar category entry (including the month and year entries) can have named attachments.
TIP: Calendar Category Loose-Leaf Entries
It’s also possible to have loose-leaf entries in a calendar category that are *not* tied to specific date or calendar entry. These loose-leaf entries start at the “root level” of the category, and can have as many sub-entries as you want.
To create a root-level loose-leaf entry, press Shift+F9 (Entry menu,Create New Entry (Root Level) sub-menu, and choose “Create Entry (Root Level)”).
Example:
1. Bring up the “Daily Journal” category tab.
2. Press: Shift+F9
This will create a new, loose-leaf entry at the category’s root level. You can name it whatever you want.
You can have as many root level loose-leaf entries as you want. And each of those entries can be have sub-entries, which have sub-entries, and so on. Just like a loose-leaf category.
Writing Prompts
Free Writing Prompt – Write for 20 minutes using the following as your starter: “Off the Map”
Journaling Prompt – Describe “the perfect job” for you. How does that compare to your current job? What would you have to do to find (or create) that perfect job?
Memoir Prompt – List (and describe) the top 5 musical concerts or events you’ve attended.
Submission Information
If you would like to contribute to the “How I Use The Journal”, “Writing Exercises”, or “Tips & Tricks” sections, or would like to submit an article about journaling, writing, or another The Journal-related topic, we would love to hear from you.
Submissions for the newsletter should be sent to: support@davidrm.com
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As always, if you have any suggestions for, or bug reports about, The Journal, please feel free to email them. Both are always welcome.