Q&A for How to Start a Diary

No. You may use colored pencils, pens or markers - any writing tool as long as you like it,

To consistently maintain your diary, personalize it with decorations or a small calendar to foster a bond. When writing, focus on recording thoughts, events, or creative pieces without pressure for perfection or length; feel free to draw or paste if writing is difficult. Keep your diary with you as a private space for all your reflections.

You should ignore them. Often, people who make fun of others for keeping a diary are either jealous or trying to hide their own similar practices. Don't let their rudeness affect you; your diary is a personal space for your thoughts.

Pick a secure hiding spot that no parents or siblings will think to look. Then just stick to that spot. Some suggestions are: Under an article of clothing in your dresser, in the sleeve of your jacket, or even under an area that has legs. Where not to hide it is: Under your bed, under your mattress or in your backpack or purse or briefcase or whatever you may have.

You don't need to write in your diary every day. The frequency is entirely up to you; simply write whenever you have time or feel like it.

If your sister reads your diary, you might feel that your privacy has been invaded. Address this by discussing personal boundaries with her, or if she brings it up, you can choose to downplay the contents. In the future, keep your diary in a private, secure location.

No, you don't have to. It's best to just write when you feel like it.

To prevent your sister from reading your diary, ensure you write when she is not around and always keep it well-hidden. Alternatively, you could tell her it's a fictional story or a fake diary; however, maintaining complete privacy is often the simplest solution.

Of course. If you want to, one can be your personal diary, and the other can be another type of your choice. It's up to you how much you want to write in your diary or whether you want to carry it around with you.

To record your love secrets, begin by addressing your diary directly, perhaps with "Dear Diary," to establish a reflective mood. Then, describe your feelings and observations, such as developing strong affections for [name/person] even if it feels early. Conclude by exploring your emotions, hopes, and insights into this evolving connection.

Make your diary fun and colorful, decorate it with pictures, etc. Writing in your diary should be a fun activity, it's not studying or homework, there's no procrastination. If you don't feel like writing, don't write. But as incentive, think about how cool it will be years from now to look back at your diary and relive all these great memories.

To protect your privacy, use a fake name for your crush in your diary. This way, if they or anyone else reads it, they won't realize you're writing about them.

You can come up with a name for your diary, or just start writing, no introduction is necessary.

You can find suitable notebooks at stationery stores, online retailers, or even local supermarkets. Even a plain notebook can be personalized with stickers, washi tape, or pens. For a diary, a bound notebook is generally recommended. A common and practical size is similar to an average paperback book, offering a good balance of portability and writing space.

You can write however is convenient for you. You can use a regular notebook or even loose paper.

Start out by using the term: Dear Diary. Then write something like: This is my first time writing. From there, write anything that comes to mind, as there are no rights or wrongs for a diary's content.

If your crush reads your diary and discovers your feelings, you have options for how to proceed. You might address the invasion of privacy directly, or you could choose to discuss your feelings openly. While your privacy was breached, remember that people are often flattered to learn someone has a crush on them, which might make the conversation easier.

If they're rude about it, call them out on it. If they don't talk about it, just ask them politely not to mention it, or say that it was a trap to see if anyone was reading it. If they insist on harassing you about it, inform a figure of authority at your school.

How to Hide Your Diary

It can be for some, so if you find it uncomfortable, you can skip that section of writing. But, this is your diary, a place to go to when you want to write down words that you want to get out but don't want others to hear. By writing down your agonies this may clear your head and have you feeling at ease with the situation.

That's totally up to you! It's perfectly fine to write a little introduction about yourself if you'd like, but it isn't necessary.

Most people do so they can know when things were written when they look back at their entries later on, but it's up to you.

Yes. You can write in your journal as many times a day as you'd like. You can even include the time that you made a particular entry.

Of course! You could keep two diaries, one at your dad's place and one at your mom's, or you could keep one diary and either leave it at your dad's or transport it back and forth. It's totally your choice.

No, not at all! If you're getting this idea from "Dork Diaries" and "Diary of a Wimpy Kid", try reading "Totally Lucy" instead.

You can write down things on the day that you remember.

Just write about your imaginary friend like you'd write about any of your other friends. Pretend that they're real. It's your journal, write whatever you want!

You can use your diaries for whatever you would like to use it for.

That's entirely up to you, but it's not common. Diaries are usually considered private, and most people don't want anyone to read what they've written in their diary.

Begin by selecting a writing application on your phone or computer. Alternatively, you can open a draft email and send it to yourself to save your entries.