Emily%27s Diary - - Chapter 1

As the sun climbed, Emily folded the page and slid the diary into her bag. She dressed in a sweater that smelled faintly of her own perfume and stepped outside. The air had the cool clarity of beginnings. On the corner, a child raced past with a kite, and Emily watched the fabric bob like a promise. She let herself be small and brave at once.

Read your entry aloud. If it sounds like a textbook, rewrite it. A diary should sound like someone talking to their best friend or their future self. emily%27s diary - chapter 1

Welcome to Chapter 1 of my new life. It’s a lot quieter than I expected. The Great Migration As the sun climbed, Emily folded the page