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Come in, have a look round
Whatever brought you here, you're very welcome. Pick the door that sounds most like you, or wander off and come back. Nothing here is a test, there's nothing to sign up for, and every way of keeping a journal counts.
I'd like to start a journal, and I'm not sure how
Good news: there's no wrong way in. A notebook, a few lines and a cup of tea are plenty. Some people love a classic diary, some keep lists, some doodle. Here are two cosy places to begin.
A cosy first week of journaling →If you've missed a few days: welcome back →I like the idea of a gratitude journal
Small Moments is an undated paperback gratitude journal, so you can open it on any day of the year and wander around in it. A plain notebook is every bit as welcome.
Have a look at Small Moments →Or try a free reading tracker →I'm looking for something for a young reader
Reading and nature journals for ages 6 to 10. Children can write, draw, or tell a grown-up what to write, and every way counts. There's a free two-page reading log if you'd like to try a page first.
My Reading Adventures →Try the free reading log →I keep a log aboard
The Sailor’s Complete Planner is a large-format, undated record book for liveaboards, cruising sailors and boat owners. It's a record-keeping aid, not an official logbook.
Have a look inside →I'd like a little prompt to try
There's a short prompt picked for your date, and a Prompt Library you can browse by topic: nature, gratitude, everyday moments and more.
Today's prompt →Browse the Prompt Library →Or take the friendly quiz →A page to peek at
Some people like to see a real page before anything else. These are free, and you can print one, print a stack, or just look.
Pip Pagewood and Robin Ashworth are pen names, and the books are made by My Journal Adventures. A journal is a writing hobby, not a treatment.