The Best Journals To Inspire You To Put Pen To Page

I love a good journal. As a writer, there's nothing that brings more joy than purchasing a new blank journal (in fact, I have stacks of them, hoarded like I'm a dragon, and they're my precious treasure). But when it comes to cracking one open and putting pen to paper, it can be difficult to figure out which journal isn't just pretty but also functional.

That's because journals today have more variations that we can keep track of. First, you must decide what kind of page you want: lined, dotted, grid, blank? Or maybe you'd prefer to have a journal with prompts, like a wellness journal or a specific journal for mental health. Then, you need to consider what kind of cover you want. Something fun and kitschy and patterned? Or something sleek and professional-looking, like a leather journal? Finally, what do you intend to use this journal for? Taking notes in class? Journaling while you travel? Doodling? Mindfulness journaling? Regardless of whether you intend to pen the next great novel, get organised before the mad rush at the start of the year, or something else entirely, there's a functional journal out there for you that will be perfect to use (not just hoard).

So, if you're ready to stop staring at the blank page, and finally put pen to paper., keep reading. Ahead, we've browsed through everything from bullet journals to manifesting journals — even the viral sensation called "the five minute journal" — to bring you the very best journals out there just in time for your productivity reset. Happy writing!

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