--- title: "16 Journals That Will Inspire All Your Best Writing ..." description: "DIY Lettering; Inspire Yourself; Easy Homemade Journals; Sharpie Journals; Time Travel Steampunk Journal; More ..." url: "https://lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com/journals-that-will-inspire-all-your-best-writing/" category: "lifestyle" last_updated: "2026-07-02" --- # 16 Journals That Will Inspire All Your Best Writing ... If you journal on a regular basis, you are probably always on the hunt for a new notebook to write in. There are loads of options all over the place, which might be a bit overwhelming to some people. If you're new to writing in a journal, finding the perfect one can get you started in just the right way. Here are some great options to get you started. ## 1. DIY Lettering ![DIY Lettering](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ly/k4/tbtfygpe54e62a89b7a6f039925486_419x550.jpg) Via [visual blessings: Lettering, Lettering and ...](https://visualblessings.blogspot.com/2013/02/lettering-lettering-and-more-lettering.html?m=1) A plain white journal is the perfect clean slate for decorating any way you want. ## 2. Inspire Yourself ![Inspire Yourself](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/l8/s7/c4bfe9sb54e62a89ca73b751069047_590x950.jpg) Via [Me, With My Head in ...](https://www.foundonbrighton.com/2014/08/a-few-things.html) Use the cover of your journal as your own portable inspiration board. ## 3. Easy Homemade Journals ![Easy Homemade Journals](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/eb/ud/rlcz16rq54e62a8a4c69a305747073_600x787.jpg) Via [Gift Idea: Homemade Journals - ...](https://abeautifulmess.com/gift-idea-homemade-journals/) A journal is easy to make and allows you to customize it in just about any way you want to. Great! ## 4. Sharpie Journals ![Sharpie Journals](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wr/uv/eul4vhw354e62a8a798f9258402782_512x1222.jpg) Via [Simple Sharpie Journals and Matching ...](https://www.lilblueboo.com/2014/12/simple-sharpie-journals-and-matching-gift-wrap.html) A simple Sharpie is all you need to make a plain journal into something really special. ## 5. Time Travel Steampunk Journal ![Time Travel Steampunk Journal](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ng/c7/hycwkwg854e62a8982ca3286877317_300x400.jpg) Via [Altered Alchemy Gallery: Handmade Journals](http://luthienthyegallery.blogspot.com/p/handmade-journals.html) If you want something really fancy and decorated, this journal is sure to fit the bill. ## 6. Paper Butterflies ![Paper Butterflies](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xo/r3/fm8li7nc54e62a8a8b252917998891_600x800.jpg) Via [Guignol et Blanche, Papillons en ...](http://atelierdedrine.canalblog.com/archives/2013/02/09/26316538.html) These little butterfly journals are fun to look at and still you give you some room to write. ## 7. Make It Your Own ![Make It Your Own](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/m2/z2/sv6n9lny54e62a8b1d138100236341_450x600.jpg) Via [Creative Journaling Tips & Printable ...](https://oneshetwoshe.com/creative-journaling-tips/) Once you turn your journal into the masterpiece you want it to be, you'll be ready to do all of your writing ## 8. Washi Tape Edged Pages ![Washi Tape Edged Pages](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ky/jl/f64h4fc954e62a8b9f02b144039926_600x600.jpg) Via [DIY Washi Tape Smash Book/Journal](https://momruncraft.com/2012/09/06/diy-washi-tape-smash-bookjournal/) This makes it totally easy to divide your journal into sections so you can always find what you're looking for. ## 9. DIY Upcycled Book Journal ![DIY Upcycled Book Journal](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/u3/hw/wlcjkgpu54e62a8ad9a06503055722_267x400.jpg) Via [*Rook No. 17: recipes, crafts ...](http://survey-smiles.com/) You'll be surprised at how easy it is to turn an old book into a journal. ## 10. Memoirs Embossed Reclaimed Leather Journal ![Memoirs Embossed Reclaimed Leather Journal](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/oc/bb/gzdlxsx154e62a8b793a2105241217_570x1146.jpg) Via [Memoirs - Embossed Reclaimed Leather ...](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) Wouldn't you be excited to find a tiny journal like this one that you could carry around wherever you go. ## 11. Wreck This Journal _ Via Wreck This Journal- Inspiration_ Go ahead and get started "wrecking" this great journal. ## 12. With a Calendar ![With a Calendar](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/j5/sl/iqlvjgln54e62a8c33d9b641413263_600x397.jpg) Via [rocketcitymom.com](https://www.rocketcitymom.com/bullet-journaling-in-the-new-year) A journal with a calendar inside is a handy way to keep all of your important stuff contained into one book ## 13. Spiral Bound ![Spiral Bound](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/g4/r8/ad0dpkw454e62a8c60761092635057_600x600.jpg) Via [This Good Morning Girl's Bible ...](https://womenlivingwell.org/2014/09/good-morning-girls-bible-study-journal-amazing/) If all else fails, a spiral bound notebook is the perfect choice. ## 14. Ombre Journals ![Ombre Journals](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/so/u0/qbt526z854e62a8c1d19d549057758_600x658.jpg) Via [DIY Ombre Journals - Damask ...](https://damasklove.com/diy-ombre-journals/) Aren't these beautiful? Which color is your favorite? ## 15. Add Some Tabs ![Add Some Tabs](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fl/gl/e6cupdtq54e62a8c8b3ab091319409_536x800.jpg) Via [Living life creatively...: Journal: the ...](http://bouncingbonbon.blogspot.ca?ref=allwomenstalk.com) These cool looking little tabs are perfect for finding anything inside your journal. ## 16. Go All out ![Go All out](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cu/mk/zgweljy954e62a8c7fd72734798762_291x400.jpg) Via [Altered Alchemy Gallery: Handmade Journals](http://luthienthyegallery.blogspot.com/p/handmade-journals.html) If you want to go all out, this is the journal for you. Do you write in a journal? 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