A Six Month Journal from our Amberleigh Character

Dear Ladies,

Keeping a diary or a journal was something many people of the Georgian and Regency periods did. Whether it was a detailed account of the day or just a few lines relating important events, life was documented in this way by many.

In this swap we are going to create a diary/journal, something smallish but no smaller than 3 inches x 5 inches and no larger than 5 inches x 7 inches. You may use an existing notebook or you can craft the journal you will write in, the choice is up to you. There is no set number of pages as depending on the size of the journal you use you may write more than one entry on a given page. This journal will be kept for a period of six months and you may write every day or once every several days, but should have at least three entries per week. Use the voice of your Amberleigh character with entries that are either written, perhaps a sketch or a keepsake such as a pressed flower or leaf with a notation about that item. Let your partner see your character through your eyes. This is a chance for us all to develop the life of our character, mentioning relatives, neighbours and those you may come in contact with in the village. This swap will have a short sign up date so that we may begin on the first day of April and continue on through the end of October which will give us a six month period. Decorate your journal in your own unique style so that it is not just a plain booklet.

To sum up, we will create a journal/diary for one partner which we will decorate and make an entry at least three times a week for the next six months in the voice of our Amberleigh character, giving our partner a glimpse into our daily lives. Be descriptive so that when your partner reads your journal they will feel they know your character.

As always Jane and I are happy to answer any queries you may have.