personal; public
Yes.
Some do. They usually call them journals, though.
typically published during the author's life
Day to day records made and kept by some people.
You can write in all sorts of books: notebooks, diaries, journals...
live journalists that were online diaries.
Journals, logs, diaries, accounts etc
Journals, diaries, and to some extent personal essays.
17th
~letters~blogs~newspapers~diariesRaw data, diaries, letters, etc
American literature was based on diaries, travel journals, letters, and ships' logs in the 16th Century and before. This exploration literature was replaced with records of Colonial settlements.
One characteristic of journals and diaries that makes them more personal than other narratives is their candid and unfiltered nature. These forms of writing often capture the innermost thoughts, emotions, and experiences of the author, creating a sense of intimacy and authenticity for the reader. Additionally, journals and diaries are usually written for oneself without an audience in mind, allowing for a more private and raw reflection of the writer's life.