does diary influence your writing?

Hmm. That's a good idea. I used to write in diaries before but I didn't mind about my grammar and all. Now I think that that is actually a good idea, to write in a diary everyday and observe the way I write and track my progress to see if I am improving in my English writing skills!

Whether it is a diary or other forms of writing, there is something that a person need to do in order to improve on their writing skills. It could be to use vocabulary in the right manner, or form grammatically correct sentences, etc. A person may keep a diary but he may not practice all these things when writing in them, thus their writing will not improve. However, if you make it a point to write well all the time, no matter in whatever form, your writing skills will definitely improve. At the same time, if a person keeps a diary, he may be encouraged to practice on a daily basis, which may eventually improve his writing, if he is well-guided.

That's quite a claim. lol Shall we sample your friends' and your writings and confirm this statement? I keep a daily journal. I don't think it helps me improve my writing skills, but I certainly love doing it. I imagine that someone who was very descriptive and poetic with their journal entries would naturally improve their quality of writing with daily practice. My diary reads pretty much like: "This happened and then this happened and THIS IS HOW I FEEL ABOUT IT!" Not very good daily practice, but it certainly makes me feel better.

I don't think it really "improves" writing. I don't always obey all the "rules" of writing as in the journal it is not going to be read by others. I can just be free and go for what ever my emotions dictate!

If you are already good in English then having a diary can enhance your writing skills further. Good to know that you are good in writing. My English teacher said that if you want to enhance further your English writing skills then having a diary is good, well that was before when blogs are not so popular. Now, writing a diary or a blog will surely help those who wants to make their writing skills to the next level.