Start with a Dot Guided Journal: A Journal for Making Your Mark

This inspiring guided journal from New York Times bestseller Peter H. Reynolds invites you to make your own mark―and see where it takes you!

Every great idea, invention, and work of art starts small. This guided journal is designed to help you transform hesitation into creative courage.

It’s not about perfect drawing; it's about starting.

Inside this 160-page journal, you will find:

• Thought-Provoking Prompts: Over 75 pages featuring prompts, quotes, and gentle guidance inspired by the book's core message. These exercises encourage exploration, reflection, and artistic play.
• Open Space to Create: Generous blank and dotted pages (dot grid) provide room for sketching, writing, doodling, planning, and brainstorming.
• Inspiration from Peter H. Reynolds: Original illustrations and quotes remind you to be brave, curious, and experimental on every page.

The benefits of journaling with a dot:

• Overcome Creative Block: Perfect for anyone who thinks they "can't draw" or feels stuck. The prompts make starting easy and fun.
• Practice Growth Mindset: Cultivate self-confidence by celebrating small marks and embracing imperfections.
• Mindfulness and Stress Relief: Use the journal as a daily creative outlet to relax, reflect, and discover hidden talents.
• The Perfect Gift: An ideal present for students, teachers, artists, writers, or anyone embarking on a new project or life chapter.

Uncap your pen, start with a dot, and watch the world change.

This encouraging guided journal will help you tap into your creativity and is from the beloved creator of the picture book The Dot, New York Times bestselling and award-winning Peter H. Reynolds.

Also available:
Start with a Word: A Journal for Finding Your Voice

Peter H. Reynolds is the renowned illustrator behind the bestselling Judy Moody and Stink series, as well as many other bestselling and award-winning picture books, including The Dot and Ish. He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts.