So is there a holy grail of diary writing? There are lots of good reasons to keep a diary. Click or tap on the labels below to find out more. While the situations and eras may differ, many popular ...

I suffered in the process of giving up writing diaries, a habit I have been keeping since I was a kid. But I do appreciate my ...

Writing isn’t just an activity that you do at school. It’s something you can do by yourself for your benefit. Keeping a diary (or positivity journal) is a great way to get creative and talk to ...

Liz Beardsell, who has written over 10,000 diary entries in her lifetime, shares her advice on how to make writing a diary work for you. You’re now subscribed to all our newsletters. You can ...

A diary entry is a type of recount. Here are some key features to remember when writing a recount: Write your recount in the first person because it happened to you! I used the stars to navigate ...

The author began writing a diary with the intention of his thoughts remaining private. Mr Kay believes the diary was his way of coping amid the pressures of a hectic working life. He joins a long ...