As the first-half of 2014 closes and the second-half opens, some of us writers might find our writing much like us when we step outside in the heat: wilted. This month, I wanted to share one of my favorite ways of reinvigorating my creative writing: journaling. To do that, I talked with a dear sisterfriend, author, blogger, encourager, and creator of the Optimist-Kit , Pachet Spates. Like me, she adores journaling and uses it for a variety of projects. Below, she shares her thoughts on journaling, how writers can tap into journaling to better their creative writing, and her Optimist-Kit project. Pachet Spates is a creative trifecta who is following her passion of creating innovative products, inspiring others to tap into their creativity and motivating individuals to think outside of the box. You can delve into Pachet's world by checking out her blog and The Optimist-Kit and by following her on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Why did you get into journaling? I star...