“Ruth really understands journal writing, but not just from the perspective of being a journal writer for four decades. She designed groundbreaking journal software (LifeJournal), has taught online classes for years, and as founder/director of the International Association for Journal Writing stays in touch with the most respected and influential leaders in the journal writing leaders.  She has the write stuff!”
—Eric Maisel, creativity coach and author of more than 40 books including Coaching the Artist Within

“With the creation of LifeJournal software in the 1990s, Ruth established herself as a pioneer in the field of journal writing. Now she's on the cutting edge again, as founder of the International Association for Journal Writing. This organization is long overdue, and Ruth is the perfect person to bring it all together. I am excited and delighted at the possibilities for community, shared resources, collegial connection and raise-the-roof growth for those who know the power of life-based writing for healing and change. She's a master at blending high tech and high touch.... nobody does it better!”
—Kathleen Adams, author of Journal to the Self

“I joined Ruth Folit’s International Association of Journal Writer’s well over a year ago and have taken part in webinars and writing practice hosted by Ruth via telephone. I am currently taking part in a journaling group online which is led by her. Ruth is very professional and also warm and approachable in the way she deals with people and their personal writing.  She is also perceptive in her feedback to participants on the course, and I feel reached another level in my journaling by using some of her suggestions.  I will no doubt be doing more courses in the future.”
—Karen Harvey, United Kingdom

“The research findings are clear: writing about emotional events can help promote physical and mental health. A system like LifeJournal is a novel approach that has the potential to help millions explore their thoughts and feelings in a safe and creative way.”
—James W. Pennebaker, PhD, Professor of Psychology, University of Texas and author of Opening Up: The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions.

"Ruth Folit is an excellent teacher and one of the leading innovators in the field of journaling.  Her deep appreciation for and understanding of the journaling process led her to design the most comprehensive and useful available software for journaling.  She brought the field to the keyboard.  She has taught thousands of people to use this system and is a very accessible and organized teacher who communicates with clarity, warmth and originality.  Her intelligence and professional diligence show through in all her work, from her own fluid writing to her most technical accomplishments, including even teaching me how to get electronic, no small feat."
—Beth Jacobs, Ph.D., Author of Writing for Emotional Balance,
Adjunct Faculty, Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine