So you’ve decided to try digital planning. Congratulation! You made the right decision to come here and learn how to get started step by step.
After reading this guide you are ready to get started in the world of digital planning.
You will need some type of tablet. I use the IPad 2018, but most tablets will do just fine. To edit your planner some sort of stylus is recommended. I have the Apple Pencil (1st Generation). When you purchase the Apple Pencil you need to know if your Ipad is compatible with that type of Pencil. If your Stylus / Pencil is too thin or keeps on slipping away, you can also buy a Stylus Grip. Like the name suggests you will get a better grip and stabilize your handwriting.
To read and write in your planner you need an app. The app has to be compatible for PDF files. A Digital Planner is basically an extended PDF file. There are a lot of options for an IPad or an Android tablet.
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Android
Some apps are for free, but most apps are a one-time-purchase. I use Goodnotes and really lovin’ it. All my planners are tested in Goodnotes.
Another app I absolutly recommend is Procreate. It enables me to create my own planner stickers without having to be a professional graphic designer.
Now the fun part begins! It’s time to actually choose your digital planner. So what are you choosing from?
For example do you want to use your planner in Landscape or Portrait mode. It depends on how you use your tablet on a daily basis.
There are DATED and UNDATED planners. You can use undated planners after year, which makes this planner very eco-friendly.
Then there is the Bullet Journal, this is a whole other method of planning. It demands more of a creative aspect than normal digital planning.
On Etsy you can find lots of digital planners and planner stickers. They come in different sizes, colours and prices.
Programs that are used to design your own digital planner are Keynote, Powerpoint and Adobe InDesign.
I’m a big fan of Affinity Publisher. This is similar to Adobe InDesign, but much cheaper.
Now you’ve read this step by step guide, you can ease your way into Planner Paradise.
Have fun while being productive!