Journaling vs Memoir & life writing
Journaling and memoir & life writing have 88% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Journaling | Memoir & life writing |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 1 hour a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | Something you made |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $10 | Free |
Choose journaling if
- Less to learn up front
- Less fiddly
- No audience needed
About $10 to start. Little or nothing after that.
Choose memoir & life writing if
- More to learn
- More fiddly, precise work
- More about performing
Free to start, then about $5 a month.
What you'll need
- Journaling: Writing Pen, Journal Notebook Full cost breakdown
- Memoir & life writing: Free to start, then about $5 a month. Full cost breakdown