Hey Jess, can any journal be a “bullet journal” or are they a type you buy then customize with your own commitments and notes? I’m a big journaler but then I have trouble finding my 💡 thoughts when I need them. I end up with a mess trying to find them again.
Hi Cynthia! Yes any journal can be a bullet journal. I preferably like the dotted paper but bullet journaling is more of a system than a physical journal. So you can use whatever notebook or journal you want really. It’s just an organizational system for completing and scheduling tasks and plans.
Favorite way to plan my editorial calendar is in my journal, first. There is this amazing feeling of freedom first mapping it out there! I’m glad you have found solace in your journal, Jess. It’s such an awesome tool to stick with!
I like to do a yearly overview, then work backwards quarterly. Then for each month I have an idea of themes. (I’m a sucker for themes😄) And then by weeks I have a writing workflow I do my best to stick to. Like certain days are more writing heavy. But if I can at least get in an hour or two I’m on track.
Okay, now I want to know: What does YOUR publishing cadence actually look like?
Once a week? Twice? Whenever life cooperates? 😂
And if you’ve been struggling to stay consistent, what’s getting in the way—the writing, finding ideas, your schedule, or trying to do too damn much?
Drop it below. I’m curious. 💜
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Hey Jess, can any journal be a “bullet journal” or are they a type you buy then customize with your own commitments and notes? I’m a big journaler but then I have trouble finding my 💡 thoughts when I need them. I end up with a mess trying to find them again.
Hi Cynthia! Yes any journal can be a bullet journal. I preferably like the dotted paper but bullet journaling is more of a system than a physical journal. So you can use whatever notebook or journal you want really. It’s just an organizational system for completing and scheduling tasks and plans.
Jess this is gold!! Maybe I need a bullet journal again!! I feel chaotic with all the digital tools lol
thank you so much, Danielle!!! maybe do some bullet journaling or use less tools??
Favorite way to plan my editorial calendar is in my journal, first. There is this amazing feeling of freedom first mapping it out there! I’m glad you have found solace in your journal, Jess. It’s such an awesome tool to stick with!
how do you plan an editorial?
I like to do a yearly overview, then work backwards quarterly. Then for each month I have an idea of themes. (I’m a sucker for themes😄) And then by weeks I have a writing workflow I do my best to stick to. Like certain days are more writing heavy. But if I can at least get in an hour or two I’m on track.
Thanks for sharing your tips and advice. I think what you do is strategy based for your Substack
You’re very welcome, Duncan! Definitely, I agree!
I have a journal book as well
That’s great!!!
Nice to see what’s inside! ✍️ Smart ideas!
Thank you so much, Robyn!!!
That’s a smart strategy, Jess. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Fatimah! You’re very welcome!!
“Consistency starts with making a commitment to yourself that you can actually keep.” YES!
Yep you already know this big bro!!🐐🐐
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