In the last sentence of the second paragraph (“Journal<br>writing... projects”) the author connects two independent<br>clauses with the conjunction “and” primarily to<br>(®) establish a connection between keeping a<br>journal and writing every day<br>indicate that journaling is just as important<br>as careful revision for aspiring writers<br>(© explain why keeping a journal usually<br>helps writers come up with new story<br>ideas<br>(©) emphasize that keeping a journal has<br>multiple benefits for writers<br>