I liked how you reinforced that a diary is so essential to a writer. :) I should start keeping a diary of at least some events in my life, though not much happens on a daily or even weekly basis.

I do however, whenever I can clearly remember, note down some scenes from my dreams after I wake up and before I begin my work at my job. I maintained a blog about my dreams till few years back. https://sleeptimedreams.blogspot.com/

Thanks for your article. :)