Pocketsize Journal/Sketchbook Swap #13

Hello, fellow pocketsize swappers. Most of us know the works but as always below is a short description for newcomers and reminders for the already existing members. I've adjusted it a little as not everything in the former description was up to date. A huge thanks to @martingale who hosted in my absence. :)

Essentially...

...you send out a journal that will be forwarded to at least 19 other swappers (who'll do an entry) before it gets returned to you.

Newcomers:

You will buy or make a pocket-sized journal that has at least 20 pages. It can be more than 20 pages but remember the shipping costs, so keep it as thin/lightweight as possible. You must fill the first two pages of your own journal. Whether you take 1 page front and back, or just the front of 2 pages, or a spread, is up to you. You can (but don't have to) add some instructions for other swappers (do you want it front and back, or front and front or spreads?). You can also add a request for something. Or you can ask the swappers to number the pages as they go, and you can add a list or reserve a page where swappers can add their Swap Bot info after they've filled two pages, so you know who's had it when.

Write your name and address (and email address in case you move) on the front or the back, and a note asking to return the journal to this address when it's full.

If you've joined before:

You will forward the journal you got in the last swap to the partner you'll be assigned this swap. Make sure to have 2 pages filled. Unless the journal owner has added some instructions in the journal, stick to the set up of the journal owner. If the owner used 1 page front and back, use 1 page front and back. If the owner used the front of 2 pages, use the front of 2 pages. Make sure to add your swap name to your art, so people know the art is yours. (This is important for rating as well. Read on...)

Journaling Ideas

Google Images has plenty of journal art to drool over. But you may also write a short story, a poem, or whatever you may like. Let your creative juices flow, so to speak.

Everything else you need to know

Can be found in this forum thread. Please turn there (it's more or less a FAQ) or to the swap hosts if you have any questions.