What's a slam book? It's a mixture of a diary, blog, and passing notes between two people who trust one another. Slam books are tons of fun if both people really get into it!
Part 1 of 3: Getting the materials
Part 2 of 3: Choosing your slam book partner
1Find a trustworthy friend. This will be your PIC (partner in crime) for writing the slam book. I say trustworthy because, if all goes well, you're going to put some really private stuff in there. For example, you don't want it spread all around school about how you actually thought Two Girls, One Cup was hot.Ad
Part 3 of 3: Making and using the slam book
1Write an intro explaining what the slam book is and what you want to do. Tell your friend that they're totally free to say what they like but to keep it in good spirit; meanness simply begets more meanness, no need to start that vicious cycle. (Worked for the author of this wiki.)
2Write. It needs to be passed back and forth between both of you, as often as you want. Between class periods, every other day, once a week, whenever. It doesn't have to be consistent, either. If you don't have anything important to say, so what. You can either write something about what you had for dinner and pass it back, or hold on to it for a while until something comes up. Whatever works for you.
3Consider the content. What things do you want to say? If you're stuck for ideas, here are some:
- Your pet's name, characteristics and funny things it does
- Describe yourself in three sentences or less; make it really hard and allow only three words
- What are your hobbies?
- What would be the one thing you'd change about yourself?
- What's your favorite food?
- Boys, girls, gossip
- Hair, makeup, fashion, styles, grooming tips
- Stuffed animals
- These ideas should help you get the book rolling.
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- Expressing anger may be one thing both of you do now and then; be considerate of each other in what you write and don't take out anger on each other in the book.
- Is it okay to talk badly only in the book? Giving bad thoughts life by writing them down is only a small step to verbalizing these written thoughts and then acting defensively or aggressively toward the people you've trashed. If you want to trash people in the book, think very carefully about why you're doing this. A need to bring down people is often a sign of what is lacking within you, so you may like to explore these moments to try and work out how you could change your own thoughts and approaches.
- If this falls into the wrong hands, you're pretty screwed. Keep it safe.
- If you take this to school (and you probably will at some point) keep it well away from teachers. That's why it's called a slam book. When they walk by, you'll have to slam it shut.
Things You'll Need
- A close friend (or a friend you'd like to get closer to)
- A composition notebook
- Writing skills of at least an elementary level
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