The Journal Newsletter – December 2017

The Journal Newsletter

December 2017

Introduction

Happy Holidays Everyone! Pick your favorite holiday(s), I figure, and enjoy it(them) as best you can. =)

I know I’ve been quiet this year, and you might be curious why. For those of you who aren’t especially curious, I will keep it short. 😉 In December 2016 I had to take a new job. I still have this job, and likely will for the next few years. As a result, development on The Journal slowed–but did not stop! Over the summer, some significant new features were added, and there have been a few minor updates as well (including one last week; see below for more information). Also, I will have a big announcement next month.

If you’re in a gift-giving mood, The Journal 7 can be purchased with a Gift Discount ($5 off), plus other discounts. Check out all available discounts here:
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Once again, I would like to thank all of you for choosing The Journal!

-David Michael

The Journal News

The Journal 7 is the current release.

To see if you have the latest version of The Journal:

  1. Click on the “Help” menu in The Journal.
  2. Choose “Check for Update of The Journal”.

If you are using The Journal 6 (or an earlier version):

Tips & Tricks

TIP: Drag-and-Drop to Rearrange Categories

One of the new features in The Journal 7 this year is the ability to rearrange categories in the main category tree by dragging-and-dropping. You can easily reorganize your categories, moving them in front of other categories in the list, or adding them as sub-categories.

I would say more about this new feature, but it really is that simple: Drag-and-drop to your heart’s content.

NOTE: This only applies to the category tree layout. If you use the (classic) category tabs layout, you will need to use Category Properties… (on the Category menu).

Writing Prompts

Free Writing Prompt – Write for 20 minutes using the following as your starter: “Foundation Work”

Journaling Prompt – Do you hire experts to tell you something don’t know? Or to confirm the choice you’ve already made?

Memoir Prompt – What is your favorite holiday? Which was the Best Holiday Ever?

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

If you are submitting for a particular section, please indicate which one. Try to limit your submissions to 500-1000 words. Submissions may be edited for length and content.

If you prefer to remain anonymous, please state this in the email. Otherwise your name (but not your email) will be used in the article heading.

As always, if you have any suggestions for, or bug reports about, The Journal, please feel free to email them. Both are always welcome.

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The Journal Newsletter

Editor: David Michael (support@davidrm.com)
The Journal Newsletter Copyright © 2017 by David Michael.
Updated: December 13, 2017 — 8:28 pm