How to start a reading journal you'll actually keep up with 📚

Keen to start a reading journal, but not sure how to get going? I'm diving DEEP into everything you need to consider before you start a book journal - whether it's your first reading journal or you're adapting an existing one to better fit your lifestyle. You can do it! I believe in you! ✨Join this channel to get access to perks - like my members-only Discord, Page Mages book club & more✨ https://bit.ly/erinjoin ✨Videos Mentioned or related to this one✨ Easy & minimal book review page ideas:    • Easy Reading Journal Review Page Ideas 📚 b...   Easy book tracker page ideas:    • 5 Easy Reading & Book Tracker Ideas for Yo...   2024 reading journal playlist:    • 2024 Reading Journal   2022-2023 reading journal playlist:    • Reading Journal   ✨Disclosure✨ Some of the below links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through these links I may make a small commission, which helps support me and my channel. ✨MORE ERIN Instagram: https://bit.ly/3EEcTaS (@erinsmith.art) https://www.erinsmithart.com.au Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3SpC1vP StoryGraph: https://bit.ly/3SdzXH4 Etsy store (bullet journal printables!): https://etsy.me/3bxn7gG ✨DISCOUNT CODES & AFFILIATES✨ • THE WASHI TAPE SHOP • Use code ERINSMITH10 for 10% off! http://bit.ly/3SwDn68 • NOTEBOOK THERAPY • Use code ERIN for 10% off! http://bit.ly/3ZpdAza • TOM'S STUDIO • Use code ERINSMITHART for 10% off! https://tomsstudio.com/ERINSMITHART • JOURNALSAY • Use code ERIN for 8% off! https://bit.ly/3zyKlz0 • STATIONERY PAL • Use code ERIN for 12% off! http://bit.ly/3kvTJiV • ARTISTRO ART SUPPLIES • Use code ERIN for 10% off! http://bit.ly/3Z2u6Ff • PHOMEMO THERMAL PRINTERS • Use code ERINSMITH for 10% off! http://bit.ly/3kvW2CG • KUMA STATIONERY & CRAFTS • Use code ERIN for 10% off! http://bit.ly/3mdYRZi • EPIDEMIC SOUND • Try Epidemic Sound free for 30 days! http://bit.ly/3Zm7Tlx ✨Video Chapters✨ 00:00 Reading journals are great! 00:25 Why do YOU want to keep a reading journal? 01:59 How much do you read, and how fast? 05:02 Finding the right notebook for you 06:29 BIG notebooks for BIG readers 08:56 Standard to small notebooks for economical or traveling readers 11:26 Overcoming new notebook paralysis 12:48 Be real though - how much time do you have? 14:49 Ready, set... backdate? 16:14 What counts as essential supplies? 17:29 Where to go for inspiration 18:49 What are you struggling with? Maybe I can help! ✨Music✨ New Arrivals by Dusty Decks: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/F... I'm a Fool (for U) by Rebecca Mardal: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/f... Mint Conditions by Dusty Decks: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/p... ✨My Cameras Etc✨ • Lumix G9 camera & 12-60mm lens: https://amzn.to/3NWHOGk • Lumix G 25mm f1.8 lens: https://amzn.to/3RTG55L • Manfrotto 190XProB tripod with boom arm - no longer available, similar style: https://amzn.to/3NZVmkr • Sandisk Extreme Pro 256GB memory cards: https://amzn.to/3HgKdIb • Adobe Premiere Pro CC #readingjournal #booktube #bookjournal