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    Diary Writing

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    The document discusses why people write diary entries, including to express oneself and document one's life, and provides tips for writing diary entries such as including the date, choosing a subject, using a candid first-person voice, being honest, and making it a regular habit. It then provides an example diary entry dated April 29, 2020 where the writer discusses spending time at a pond, almost getting in trouble for bringing puppies to class, and preparing a song for choir.

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    Diary Entry

    Diary Entry
    Have you all heard of the famous book by a little Jewish girl called Anne Frank? The
    book was an adaptation made out of a teenage deceased girl’s diary that was later
    published by her only surviving family member: her father. But why did she write a
    diary entry in the first place? In fact, why does anyone write a diary at all? Well, the
    answer is simple – to express oneself. Let us learn more about diary entry.

    Maintaining a diary is generally a very good habit. Moreover, one can always check
    facts looking back, remember events, find an outlet and effectively document one’s life
    this way. Also, some people even name their diaries and address them like an
    imaginary friend.
    A personal journal is a private possession. In other words, this diary usually is just for
    you and it’s not for public reading, so one can write liberally. But for the benefit of the
    readers, we’d like to show you all how is a diary entry generally written. What we are
    laying down here are good practices that one can inculcate while writing their diary
    entry.
    Diary Entry: What to Expect?

    A Diary is a journal organized by date where you express your thoughts,


    feelings, opinions, and plans. So, be as candid as you can. Because this
    journal is your safe place. If you don’t know where to start, then start by
    writing about your day, about yourself, and so on…
    Tips on How to Write a Diary Entry

    •Always mention the date


    Pick a corner and keep it for mentioning the dates of your diary entry. You may not write every day. Some
    people are also specific about time and place as well. Again, it’s about personal preferences. Since one
    usually keeps a diary for a long period of time, it’s wiser to think out a general format for your diary
    entries and stick to it. You may iterate and change a few things depending on how you feel like, no one’s
    watching it. I personally choose the top left for mentioning the date.

    •Choose a subject
    Just like a chapter, usually, there’s a reason why you reached out to make a diary entry. For example,
    sometimes it’s what happened that day or sometimes it is to write about something you want to do in the
    future or maybe to just mark an event that triggered a strong emotion in you like happiness, anger,
    excitement, etc. But whatever it is that you picked your journal for, your diary entry will have a topic that
    way.

    •Voice
    Now, we always address our entries in the first person. If you want, you can give it a name. Usually, people
    address their diary entries as – “Dear Diary”
    •Be honest, it’s you who are talking to
    The key thing about a diary entry is that it is always kept truthful, natural and free-flowing. So,
    trust your thought train and don’t stop or mince words for the fear of being watched or judged. As
    it is your space to let out all your feelings, so don’t hold back.

    •Make it a habit
    Well, this one, I personally think, you only have to remind yourself as you begin to write.
    Eventually, it sort of becomes this friend you reach out to automatically. Most of the times you
    will find it very therapeutic to maintain a diary. It’s wonderful how when you let out all the
    emotions, sometimes the endings get quite conclusive and lead in a positive direction. Like you
    already knew the answer to your questions yourself. You just had to get all the foggy clouds of
    emotions out of your way to see it.
    April 29, 2020

    Becky’s basement

    Dear Diary,

    Today, Becky and I went to the pond and lay our heads on the
    green grass for hours until sundown. It was a mesmerizing
    experience. I hope my friends from my hometown Sri Nagar can
    one day share that experience with us here.

    Oh and we were also very close to getting punished for bringing


    puppies inside the class today. Shaanu warned us in time and we
    could manage to sneak the puppies out in time.

    I am preparing a song for the choir singing this Sunday. Hope I


    don’t stutter like last time.

    Will be writing soon again.

    Jenna

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