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How to Keep a Diary (and Actually Keep It)
Most diaries are abandoned within weeks. Seven small, practical rules for keeping a diary every day, and for not giving up in February.
October 12, 2026 · 7 min read
Essays
On keeping a diary.
Practical, honest writing about the habit: how to start, how to keep going, writing by hand, and keeping it private.
Guide
Choosing a Diary App for iPad with Apple Pencil: 8 Things to Check
Thinking of keeping your diary on an iPad? What actually matters in a handwriting diary app, from ink and paper to privacy, export and price.
October 12, 2026 · 8 min read
Privacy
What “Private” Should Mean in a Journal App
Every journaling app says it is private. Here is a plain-English checklist for what that word should actually mean for something as personal as a diary.
October 12, 2026 · 6 min read
Writing
Handwriting or Typing: Which Is Better for a Diary?
Should you journal by hand or on a keyboard? What the research suggests about writing by hand, and how to get the best of both.
October 12, 2026 · 6 min read
Guide
What Is Virtual Diary & How It Works
A guide to Virtual Diary for iPad and Mac: one ruled page a day, Apple Pencil handwriting, a Face ID lock, your own iCloud, and one price for life.
March 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Comparison
Virtual Diary vs Day One: Which Journal App Is Right for You?
An honest comparison of Virtual Diary and Day One: philosophy, privacy, handwriting, features and price, and who each journal app is built for.
March 8, 2026 · 6 min read
Mental Health
How 10 Minutes of Daily Journaling Can Help Your Mental Health
What the research says about expressive writing, putting feelings into words, and writing before bed, and how to build a diary habit that lasts.
March 8, 2026 · 7 min read