{"id":4672,"date":"2020-12-08T10:38:29","date_gmt":"2020-12-08T10:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/?p=4672"},"modified":"2020-12-08T10:38:29","modified_gmt":"2020-12-08T10:38:29","slug":"how-to-choose-your-2021-diary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/writing\/diaries-journals\/how-to-choose-your-2021-diary\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose your 2021 diary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-using-diary-1024x622.jpg\" alt=\"woman sat at desk, writing in her diary\" width=\"650\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-using-diary-1024x622.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-using-diary-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-using-diary-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-using-diary-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/woman-using-diary.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2020 was a sad year and effectively a write-off for most, so many people are feeling a glimmer of hope when it comes to the thought of a fresh new year.<\/p>\n<p>What better way to plan your new year out than with a beautiful diary?<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll walk you through how to choose the best diary size and layout for your lifestyle and requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Then, the hard part will be choosing from our stunning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/2021-diary\/\">range of 2021 Paperblanks diaries.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Choosing a diary size<\/h2>\n<p>First things first, you\u2019ll need to decide on the size of your 2021 diary. Consider the following points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Will you be carrying your diary with you, or will it live on your desk at work or home?<\/li>\n<li>What will you be using your diary for?<\/li>\n<li>How large is your handwriting?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Pocket diary<\/h3>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/pocket-diary\/\">pocket diaries<\/a> are approximately 100 x 140 mm (4 x 5.5&#8243;) and are named \u201cpocket\u201d diaries for a reason!<\/p>\n<p>These diaries are so handy for carrying everywhere with you, being small and light enough for any bag or pocket.<\/p>\n<p>Due to its size, this diary isn\u2019t ideal to use as a full-on daily journal; however, it\u2019s perfect for scheduling events, using as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/diaries\/dream-journal\/\">dream journal<\/a>, or tracking things such as pregnancy, weight loss, health symptoms, or water consumption.<\/p>\n<h3>Slim diary<\/h3>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/slim-diary\/\">slim diaries<\/a> are approximately 95 x 180 mm (3.75 x 7.1&#8243;) and, much like the pocket diaries, are designed to take up as little space as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Narrower in width and longer in length than the pocket diary, the slim Paperblanks diary can also fit easily inside a handbag, rucksack or case \u2014 for notetaking on the go.<\/p>\n<h3>Medium diary<\/h3>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/medium-diary\/\">medium diaries<\/a> are approximately 130 x 180 mm (5.1 x 7.1&#8243;), offering you more space for planning or journaling than the slim or pocket size, while still being portable if you need to take your diary out with you now and then.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re buying a diary as a gift, then this one may be your best bet \u2014 not too small and not too big!<\/p>\n<h3>Large diary<\/h3>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/large-desk-diary\/\">large diaries<\/a> are approximately 180 x 230mm (7.1 x 9.1&#8243;) and ideal for use on a desk, where you can refer back to it daily.<\/p>\n<p>You can use this size of diary for anything; from planning a busy work or social life to journaling, making notes about your day, and more.<\/p>\n<p>A larger diary may also be beneficial if you have large handwriting or poor vision.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diary-pencil-phone-desk-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"A diary, pencil and mobile phone on a desk\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diary-pencil-phone-desk-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diary-pencil-phone-desk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diary-pencil-phone-desk-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diary-pencil-phone-desk-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diary-pencil-phone-desk.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Choosing a diary layout<\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve chosen your diary size, you need to choose a diary layout.<\/p>\n<p>The diaries in our range tend to come in a choice of four layouts, which are horizontal week-to-view, verso week-to-view, vertical week-to-view, and day-to-view.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/horizontal-week-to-view-diary\/\">Horizontal week-to-view<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The horizontal layout spreads the days of the week out over two pages, with the first days of the week on one page and the rest on the opposite page.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like a fair amount of space for writing in your diary but to see a whole week at once, then this is the layout for you.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/verso-diary\/\">Verso week-to-view<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The verso layout features the days of the week on the left-hand page and a notes page on the right; perfect for those of you who want to use their diaries for multiple purposes.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/day-to-view-diary\/\">Day-to-view<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>As you might expect, this layout features one day per page, with Saturday and Sunday on a page together.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to use your diary as a journal or in any way that means you need to make lots of notes, then this is the best layout for you.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/vertical-week-to-view-diary\/\">Vertical week-to-view<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This option utilises columns and breaks each day down into times, which can be very helpful for planning meetings and social events.<\/p>\n<p>Which diary will you choose for next year? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2020 was a sad year and effectively a write-off for most, so many people are feeling a glimmer of hope when it comes to the thought of a fresh new year. What better way to plan your new year out than with a beautiful diary? In this article, we\u2019ll walk you through how to choose&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":4674,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[111],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.7.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to choose your 2021 diary - The Pen Company Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Start your 2021 right by making some plans in your new diary! 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