I’ve kept a reading journal for a couple of years now, and I’ve really enjoyed it. I’ve been keeping a bullet journal style one, but last month I found a digital reading journal for my iPad. Today I just wanted to talk about the pros and cons of both. It’s hectic keeping two journals at one time, so I’m trying to narrow down what I want to do next year. Here are my thoughts so far.
Digital Reading Journal
Pros:
- Pages are already structured and ready to go
- Fun prompts and challenges
- Gives room to include reviews
- Several book lists available
- Fun to use
- Easy to use
- Quick, but effective
- Can be printed
Cons:
- Not fully customizable
- Must have Apple Pencil and IPad
Physical reading Journal
Pros:
- Fully customizable
- Helps creativity
- Relaxing
- Need limited supplies
- Satisfying at the end of the year
- Fun
Cons:
- Time Consuming
- Easy to run out of ideas
So those are a few of the pros and cons I’ve come up with. I really enjoy both methods of journaling for different reasons. My biggest suggestion when choosing a journal is to go with what feels right for you.
And if you’re interested in a digital reading journal Etsy has a ton to choose from.
I’ve been wanting to do a digital journal as well. As you said, physical journals are extremely time consuming and as someone who works full time and is also taking online courses there’s just no time!
Totally agree. It’s been almost impossible to find the time to do it in the last few months. The digital journal is just so easy.
I use a physical only because writing helps me retain or remember. I love your moon one
Thanks!
This is actually something I’ve been thinking about doing! I think it would help the choas with more arcs and pre-orders too. I’m going to check out the digital way!
I love both, they each have their different formats that make them fun! <3 I've been trying to get back into digital journaling but just haven't found the time, I love it because it can be customized in any way I like.
The more I use my digital journal the more I enjoy it!