Custom Notebooks & Journals

Jot it down. Dress it up. Share it out. Create custom notebooks and journals for every purpose with six interior paper layouts and the option to add your own photos. These notebooks and journals are yours to personalize.

Choose and customize your cover

Open softcover notebook with blue watercolor page on one side and dot grid paper on the other.

Softcover Notebook

Starting at £12.75

What makes it unique

Flexible and hard-working, this is the go-to notebook you can easily pack, ship, and share.
Dark green ImageWrap hardcover notebook with yellow 'Today is the Day' text on cover.

ImageWrap Hardcover Notebook

Starting at £19.75

What makes it unique

Matte-coated and made to last—this hardcover notebook has bookshelf appeal.
Open linen hardcover notebook with dust jacket showing travel photography of Greece on one side, and blank lined paper on the other.

Linen Hardcover with Dust Jacket Notebook

Starting at £20.75

What makes it unique

With a linen cover and glossy jacket, this notebook makes a statement in both look and feel.
Wire-O bound notebook with blue patterned cover and spiral binding visible.

Wire-O Notebook

Starting at £11.08

What makes it unique

Smartly spiral-bound for easy writing and sketching, this is a softcover notebook you can lay flat, flip back, and make yours.

Pick your paper layout

Choose from blank, lined, square, or dot grid pages, plus the option to add images in between pages. All paper is White Uncoated, (70#, 105 GSM)
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Blank

An empty canvas for sketching, brainstorming, and art.
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Dotted Grid

A flexible layout for sketching, designing, creative planning, and brainstorming.
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Solid Grid

Structured pages for data tracking and technical drawing.
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College Ruled

Standard-lined pages for long-form writing and note-taking.
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Wide Ruled

Wider-lined pages for notes and handwriting practice.
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Narrow Ruled

Tighter lines for detailed notes, bullet journaling, and mind mapping.

Custom Notebooks & Journals made with Blurb

Colorful yoga journal shown on wicker table, open to a daily meditation journal page.
@Monique Andre
Light pink daily self-reflection journal titled ‘The Higher Self Journal’.
@Tal | Yogatation
A daily journal shown open titled Weekly Review with spaces to write about your emotions.
@Sculpa Studio
Colorful illustrated notebook cover titled ‘Missing you notebook’.
@Haytham Kamal
Coloring book shown open to black and white line-illustrated images of dogs.
@Colorful Creations Books
Detailed line illustrations shown in a coloring book titled ‘Color Camp’.
@Studio Xhico & Various Creators

Compare and create

Open softcover notebook with orange gradient imagery on one side and dotted grid paper interior pages displayed.

Softcover

Starting at £12.75
Make your book
Green ImageWrap hardcover notebook shown open to wide ruled pages.

ImageWrap Hardcover

Starting at £19.75
Make your book

Sizes

Sizes
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  • 5x8 in
  • 6x9 in
  • 8x10 in
  • 5x8 in
  • 6x9 in
  • 8x10 in

Paper

Paper
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  • White Uncoated (70#, 105 GSM)
  • White Uncoated (70#, 105 GSM)

Linen cover colors

Linen cover colors
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  • -
  • -

Endsheet colors

Endsheet colors
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  • -
  • White

Minimum page count

Minimum page count
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  • 72 pages
  • 72 pages

Maximum page count

Maximum page count
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  • 480 pages
  • 480 pages

Book creation tools

Book creation tools
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  • BookWright by Blurb
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  • Blurb Plugin for Adobe InDesign
  • Blurb Presets for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
  • Blurb PDF Uploader
  • BookWright by Blurb
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  • Blurb Plugin for Adobe InDesign
  • Blurb Presets for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
  • Blurb PDF Uploader

Sell and distribute

Sell and distribute
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  • Blurb bookstore
  • Amazon
  • Your own website
  • Blurb bookstore
  • Amazon
  • Your own website

Design your custom notebooks or journal

We offer lots of ways to build your notebook or journal. Choose from our free software or use ones you already have.

Desktop
BookWright Desktop editor view with layout, photo, and background customization tools.

BookWright by Blurb

Our signature, free bookmaking software features custom templates and layout suggestions, plus quick and easy image retouching. It’s intuitive to use and loaded with extras.

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Plugins & more
Children’s photo book titled “One Big Zoo Family” in editing mode with Lightroom, InDesign, and Photoshop icons.

Adobe Integrations

If you’re a fan of designing using Adobe products, we’ve got you covered with plugins and presets. Just download and go—everything seamlessly integrates.

  • Blurb plugin for Adobe InDesign
  • Blurb presets for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
  • Blurb PDF uploader

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FAQs and Helpful Tips

What sizes and formats are available for custom notebooks and journals?

You can choose from three sizes (5x8 in, 6x9 in and 8x10 in) and four cover types (Softcover, ImageWrap Hardcover, Linen Hardcover with Dust Jacket, and Wire-O spiral-bound).

What types of page styles can I use inside my notebook or journal?

You can mix and match six different page styles throughout your book: Blank, College Ruled, Wide Ruled, Narrow Ruled, Dotted Grid, Solid Grid.

Can I mix different page styles in the same notebook?

Yes, you can combine multiple page styles (e.g. grid, lined, blank) in one project. You can design your own page layouts, too.

How many pages can my custom notebook or journal have?

Your notebook or journal can have up to 480 pages with a minimum of 72 pages.

Can I make a notebook or journal that lies flat on a surface?

Yes. Our softcover, spiral bound Wire-O notebooks lay flat and flip back for complete ease of use.

Can I make a bullet journal with Blurb?

Yes! With Dotted Grid page styles and full customization options it’s easy to create a bullet journal to help you plan and prioritize your tasks. Get started today with our step-by-step guide to designing your own bullet journal.

Where can I find tips and ideas for making a custom notebook or journal to sell?

Our blog is full of great tips and advice on making, printing and selling custom notebooks or journals. Here are two great posts to start with: