How to Write a Diary

A diary is a place where you write about your life. You can write about what happened during your day, how you feel, or what you are thinking. A diary is private, so you can be completely honest. Many people find that writing in a diary helps them feel better.

Getting Started

All you need is a notebook and a pen or pencil. Write the date at the top of each entry. Then write about whatever is on your mind. There are no rules about how much to write. Even a few sentences count as a diary entry.

Why Keep a Diary

A diary helps you remember special moments. It is also a safe place to express your feelings. Many writers say that keeping a diary helped them become better writers. When you look back at old entries, you can see how much you have grown.

Fun Facts

• Anne Frank's diary, written during World War II, has been translated into over 70 languages.
• Some people keep travel diaries to remember their trips.
• The word diary comes from the Latin word for day.

Did You Know?

President John Adams kept a diary for most of his life, and it is now an important record of early American history.