If you’re new to journaling, our personalizable Softbound Notebooks offer a simple, stylish introduction, with a personal touch. They’re lay-flat for smooth writing, compact for portability, and feature thick paper that resists ink showing through. These journals are perfect for capturing fleeting thoughts and inspiration wherever you go. Choose the lined page option for traditional journaling or the productivity page option for a blend of lines and checklists for journaling and productivity tracking. Remember, journaling is a deeply personal experience, so experiment and discover what resonates with you.

Select a journal that aligns with your unique goals, writing needs, and style. To focus on one particular goal, like prioritizing self-care or meal planning, you'll get the job done faster with a guided journal with specific prompts and trackers. If you thrive with more structure and meticulous organization, consider planner journals that combine the functions of a calendar, checklist, and journal in one. If you’re drawn to free-flowing expression and artistic exploration, get creative with custom notebooks you can design to fit your unique and creative style.

As paper lovers, we’re obsessed with quality you can feel. That's why we design our notebooks and journals in the USA with durable covers, sturdy binding, and premium 120 gsm (or 80 lb. text weight) paper for a luxurious writing experience.

When you’re pouring your thoughts, feelings, dreams, and goals into a journal, the last thing you want is the ink to smear or bleed through. Thick, high-quality paper–the higher end is 120 gsm (80 lb. text weight)–is best so you can stay in the flow of journaling, and not worry about the unwanted flow of ink through the pages.

Here’s a breakdown of the different journal features and their benefits to help you find the right one:

• Size: Consider your portability needs. Smaller journals offer convenient portability, while larger ones provide extra space for more writing, mood tracking, visual mapping, and more.
• Number of Pages: For more prolific writers (and doodlers), you’ll want to a journal with a higher page count (roughly 160 pages). For minimalists and shorter bursts of inspiration, smaller journals might be your ideal choice (80-124 pages).
• Page Layout: While lined pages provide subtle guidance, unlined journals offer complete freedom for unfettered expression. Other functional page layouts include dot grid (for bullet journaling and a combination of structure and freedom), graph (for school, charting, and for creating unique journaling and planning page structure), priorities and notes (for outlining your priorities on one side and journaling and note-taking on the other), and productivity (a page layout that combines lines for writing and checklists for productivity tracking). Which page layout best aligns with your journaling style?
• Binding Type: Coiled (or spiral-bound) notebooks can hold more paper and, in the case of Erin Condren spiral and coiled notebooks, you can add on snap-in accessories to enhance your journal. Softbound journals, however, are more portable and offer a lay-flat, lefty-friendly, and sleek feel. As for ring agenda journaling inserts, they combine the best of customization and portability since you can add different page layouts, arrange them however you like, and carry it all in a portable binder folio. Explore different binding types to find what works best for your journaling habits.