I've never written a diary before. The idea always perplexed me. I never really understood the appeal, the interest in recording your life on paper. A friend once said that it's great! It's fun, a good stress reliever, helps you stay organised, blah blah blah. I'd always shrug off the idea. I once bought a small black book to give it a go, but never could be bothered.

With my current predicament I began to see even less point in writing one. Who's gonna read it? Their isn't anyone left. Last person I saw was coughing his way to oblivion in a Tesco's car park. I thought all I'd be doing would be writing a reminder of the hard times that have befallen me. But I thought I should listen to that friends advice, who knows? It might help. 

So here it is, the first and likely the last diary I'll ever write.

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This story idea came to me after reading I Am Legend by Richard Matheson. The plot premise went through various ideas and then became a story of a lone man writing a diary. Their is technically only one character, Ronald, the writer, but various characters are named and mentioned.

What is written on here is a basic first draft. Once finished I will redo it on Word to create a second draft, which I will get people to read for feedback and critique. I intend the finished product to be between 400-500 pages long, and I hope to get a completed version done by the end of sixth form in 2 years time.

I welcome all comments and critique gladly.

updated Sep 19 '11 by DrHemsleberryMD