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How do I get over the embarrassment of somebody reading my journal?

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Try not to think about what their thoughts and reactions might be. You can also tell them that it is a story you are writing.

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What if my parents read it?

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Be honest about why you are keeping your journal, but ask them to please respect your privacy in the future.

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What happens if you and your friend are mermaids and someone finds out? What do you do?

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Just tell them you have a great imagination, and you are just playing a game.

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What if someone tries to reveal your secret?

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Pretend it's just a story, and you wanted to base it on yourself.

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Can I bring the journal/diary to school?

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Yes! Just keep it close by you so no one finds it and reads it without your permission.

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What happens if someone finds my journal and reads it?

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Tell them that it is a story you are writing. You could also act clueless about the journal.

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Can I have an example of what might happen if somebody discovered my diary?

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They will likely read it. If you have written beyond you love for mermaids and all things sea, and wrote about actually being a mermaid yourself, then the reader will either think you're a mermaid if they're gullible or will have a good chuckle if they're not gullible.

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What if I cant find a place to hide it?

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If you can't find a place to hide the diary, try putting a cover over the front of the diary so it looks like a normal book. Make it look very normal -- try not putting a ocean theme on the front.

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What do I do if someone finds my journal, reads it and tells everyone?

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Say it's a story you're writing for English class, and it's just the rough draft.

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Can I share this lie with my BFF?

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She's your Best Friend Forever, and she's supposed to keep your secrets. So if you can't tell her, who can you tell?

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What if my parents get a hold of it?

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Tell them it is something you want to write, and ask them to respect your privacy.

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How do I make it seem real? Most people think mermaids aren't real.

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If you want people to think you're being serious in your mermaid journal, write things like: "I can't believe this is really happening to me," or, "I had to try really hard to pretend to be a regular person today," and then describe something that happened.

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What do I do if my sister looks through it?

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Tell her that it is your personal belongings, and she has no right to touch it.

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Are mermaids real, or do we just not know?

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We just don't know. If you believe in them, that's really all that matters.

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What if my friend tries to expose me and I thought I could trust them?

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Tell anyone who asks that it's a book you're writing. It will make your friend's gossip much less credible.

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Can I write a mermaid diary for my Otherworld Secret series? I've done loads but somehow can't figure out a plot for it other than someone discovering her secret. Is this alright?

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Of course! There are no rules when writing your mermaid journal.

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What if someone takes it and won't give it back?

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Tell an adult. Don't worry about being a tattletale. If you don't want to do that, just pretend like you don't care. Say something like, "That's fine, I have another journal at home anyway." If they see it doesn't bother you, they probably won't want to keep it anymore.

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If I told someone that I'm a mermaid, what should I do?

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You could just say that you were pretending. That should be enough of an explanation for them.

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Can I pick any journal, even if it's not mermaid-themed?

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Of course you can! You can choose whatever kind of journal you want. You could even pretend that you need some other kind of journal so others don't catch on to your "secret."

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Where can I hide my journal?

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A few options would include under your pillows, under clothes in a dresser drawer, on a high shelf or under your bed mattress.

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Can I write a journal about a mermaid who is exploring the human world?

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Yes, you can write about any type of mermaid. You can write about any topic that you would like to in your journal.

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Can I still do it if I am a mermaid?

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Of course! If you want to talk about your mermaid life but have no one to talk to about it, a journal/diary can really help.

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What if I really want to become a mermaid? What story I should write?

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You could write a fantasy story about mermaids, perhaps a story in which a young person like yourself becomes a mermaid.

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What if I have a lock on it but lost my key and the person that is trying to open it has the key?

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Ask them to return your key and journal. Tell them it's your property and they need to be respectful and give it back. If they refuse, talk to an adult.

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What should I do if I know my parents would read my journal if they found it?

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It doesn't matter if they read it, honestly. If it's a mermaid journal, then you really have nothing to hide. If your parents ask about it, just explain to them that you find it fun and relaxing to write in your journal. If you're not sure that will work, just keep it a secret by only writing when you're alone. You can hide it by disguising it as another book.

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How do I become a half-mermaid?

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It is not possible to become a half-mermaid.

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With my diary, can I also have a treasure chest with all my secret things in it?

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Totally. That sounds like a lot of fun, and it will make your mermaid story more believable.

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I want to write a journal that everyone can see so they think I'm a mermaid. Do you think they will believe me?

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Don’t feel discouraged because some may not believe you. Even if they do, it is mainly up to you if you choose to embrace the fact you are a “mermaid.”

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If I'm trying to make my friends think that I am a mermaid, how do I leave the notebook out without seeming like I left it out on purpose?

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Maybe you could go over to a friend's house to study and leave your notebook there. Then you could call them and act like you're very nervous and anxious to get it back.

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What if my friend wants to become a mermaid too?

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Tell your friend. “Well, in the right place, at the right time, magic happens”. Then you can either decide to help them or just make them wait.

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