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    Is a journal like a secret book?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it can be.
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    My parents are suspecting me and so they tried once to read it. How can I hide it from them?
    Community Answer
    See How to Hide Your Diary for some tips.
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    Can I write in my diary with a colorful pen?
    Community Answer
    You can write with whatever you'd like, it's your diary! Personalize it and do whatever will make it special for you.
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    How can I draw better in my diary?
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    Just keep practicing, and they'll get better. Your diary is for you, so don't worry too much about the quality of your pictures.
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    Is using invisible ink pens good for more privacy?
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    Yes, if you're willing to take the time in the future to attempt to read your own diary. I prefer making up my own symbols for letters and write that way. I've learned to read it as easily as regular letters, but nobody else can understand it. Plus, you don't need to buy special invisible ink pens.
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    If someone reads my diary, what should I do?
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    Watch them and go see if they are doing anything about it or telling someone. Then when you have the time, tell them politely that they shouldn't have read your diary and tell them not to tell anyone (else).
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    How can I make sure no one suspects I keep a diary?
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    Be casual and don't bring up the subject. If you bring your diary with you to school or wherever you go, try to make it look like a regular book. Don't write "Diary" on the cover. Maybe put some history notes or something on the first few pages so people don't suspect it's private.
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    How does a diary actually have to look?
    Community Answer
    It's your diary - it can look however you'd like.
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    What do you do if your writing is messy, but that's the best you can do?
    Angel
    Community Answer
    If you can read it, then it's fine. If you can't, you might want to practice.
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    Can we take our diary where ever we go?
    Community Answer
    Yes. If your diary is small it will be easy to carry and to conceal, so others don't ask to read it.
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    Can I write my name in highlighter?
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    It depends. Is it going to be yellow, or something like blue or pink or green? If you write in yellow, you will have a hard time reading what it says. If it something darker, then yes, that is a great idea!!
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    How do I make my diary look more attractive and interesting?
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    You can add photo of places you've been, add color, draw, and add a cover that represents you.
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    How can I change a plain notebook into a better looking diary?
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    You can add stickers and make it more colorful. You could also glue things like stamps and postcards to it for a more personalized look.
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    What can I do if I don't have washi tape?
    Ellie
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    That's fine. You can use many other things to make it special, see the article above for suggestions.
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    I have a vintage diary like the olden day looking books in those movies. It's got a leather cover so I can't put stickers or fabric on the cover. What else should I do to decorate it?
    Sophey RIchardson
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    If you want to stick with the "vintage" vibe, you can always add a piece of string and tie it in a bow which will not only look fashionable, but will make it harder for people to open it.
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    Can we make a calendar for important events and day?
    MyraTheSavage91
    Community Answer
    Of course. You can make it. Like Republic day, Independence day, Christmas.
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    What if I don’t have a diary?
    Community Answer
    Buy or make one.
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    How can I decorate my diary without colored paper?
    MyraTheSavage91
    Community Answer
    Instead of colored paper, you can use colorful pens, sketch pens, crayons, stickers, and anything you like.
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    Can I write about myself?
    Community Answer
    Yes! Diaries are supposed to be about yourself. Make yourself and your feelings the major character and anyone else just other contributing characters to this book.
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    How can I decorate a diary with only a blue pen?
    Community Answer
    You can make some flowers, diary entries and whatever you like. You can also decorate a page, maybe draw a flower in a corner.
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    If I have a very small diary how should I decorate it?
    Sophey RIchardson
    Top Answerer
    You can add some small stickers and/or add some string for additional style.
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    How can you fill it in fast?
    Sophey RIchardson
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    Glue things in and make it sort of a Diary/Scrapbook. Also, maybe buy a thinner one and/or write more.
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    Can't we write about daily happenings?
    Community Answer
    Of course! Write about daily events and your feelings about them.
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    My parents are snooping in my diary. What can I do?
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    If you don't want your parents to see your diary, hide it in unusual places: under your mattress or between books on your bookshelf. See Hide Your Diary from Parents for more tips.
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    What do I do if I misspell something while writing with a pen and don't want to ruin my diary?
    Sophey RIchardson
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    You can use "Wite Out" correction fluid that you can paint over your mistake and let it dry, and it will be a white paper again. (It's pretty cheap). You could also use an erasable pen or pencil.
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    How can I make my diary more attractive?
    Sophey RIchardson
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    If you want to go with a "vintage" vibe, you can add a piece of string and tie it in a bow, which will not only look fashionable but will make it harder for people to open it. If you want to go for something more modern, you can add stickers and/or fabric.
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    Can you leave a diary plain?
    Luna Gemstone
    Community Answer
    Yes, after all, it's your diary, but a decorated diary might be more personal.
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    What if I don't like the way I'm writing my diary?
    Puppy53157
    Community Answer
    You can keep an online diary or type a page in it and then print it and glue it in. That will keep your entries nice and neat.
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    I am using a leather-bound journal and can't decorate the front page. And as you mentioned above, I am one of those people who don't want to ruin their journal!
    Puppy53157
    Community Answer
    You can save up for a cheap one and keep your special diary for later. That way, you won't be afraid to use it.
  • Question
    Can a couple keep a mutual journal? How would that work?
    Community Answer
    You could if you're both comfortable with that. You could pass it back and forth between the two of you, maybe writing about your deep feelings/emotions that are not always easy to talk about out loud. You could even write love notes to each other in the journal.
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