This document provides tips for writing a diary entry, including writing chronologically from early to late events of the day, using first person pronouns to feel like part of the story, including detailed descriptions of places, people, and events while avoiding unnecessary details, focusing on familiar events involving yourself or close friends/family rather than strangers, and explaining feelings and emotions rather than just stating them.

1. How to write a… Diary Entry

2. Here are some tips that will help your diary look real…

3. 1.Write in a chronological order. Start with events that happened early in the day, and end with events that took place in the evening.

4. Write in the first person Use pronouns such as I, We, Us, We´re, I´m. This will make you feel part of the story!

5. Detailed description Give detailed information about places, objects, people and events. Avoid describing what is not needed! Your diary has to include your personal touch, so you are not going to write about something you are not interested in.

6. Familiar events talking about events that involved you, or your family, or close friends. Avoid talking about strangers, and events you were not involved in.

7. Explain why… If you are sad, remember to explain why (Don´t write “I´m sad today…”) If you are happy, tell your diary why you are happy!

8. And last but not least… Don´t be afraid to write about your feelings and emotions. Áfter all, it´s a personal diary and you share everything with it!