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February 6, 2019

Write Stuff Planning Weekly Planner Review (Pros, Cons & Video Walkthrough)

I have a bookcase filled with planners – some of which I didn’t get a chance to review in 2018  – including the Write Stuff Planner.

Sadly the company has opted not to release a planner for 2019 however, I’ve seen some of the 2018 version on clearance on Amazon which could be used with date dot stickers.

Nonetheless, this is a very functional non-typical vertical hourly planner that may give you some page layout ideas for your bullet journal or printables.

Quick facts

  • Size: approx 7″ wide x 9.25″ high
  • Wire binding
  • Laminated cardstock cover
  • This belongs to page in case your planner is lost
  • Dates at a glance
  • Neutral inside pages with a little pop of color
  • Vertical hourly format 6am to 6pm
  • 2 page weekly spread (starts on Monday)
  • 2 Page monthly calendar (starts on Sunday)

Let’s take a closer look!

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The Cover

Simple but classy cover.

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The laminate cover is very flimsy – the comers were damaged in transit. It’s not as thick as the laminate on the popular Happy Planner, Erin Condren etc.

Approx 0.5″ thick

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This belongs to page

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Goals

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Monthly Calendar

Week starts on Sunday (not consistent with the weekly spread).

There are 6 rows which I think is a bit of a waste of space. The numbers from previous months are shaded out rather than re-starting the numbering on the top row and deleting the 6th row.

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Each month gets a different color. The month is printed on the side of the page to find it easier as there are no tabs.write stuff planning calendar monthly 2 page sunday start minimalist functional similar to purple trail plum paper planners

Weekly Planner

Starts on Monday (not consistent with the monthly calendar)

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It has a vertical hourly format with a few key differences to the done-too-many-times vertical layout that most planners have:

  • Monthly overview for the current and next month
  • Top 3 priorities for each day
  • Hourly schedule from 6am to 6pm
  • Motivational quote
  • Weekly goals
  • How did I do? (reflection section)

The design of the weekly spread could maximise the page better (large blank header & the sidebar is wasted space)

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Saturday and Sunday share the same amount of space as a weekday and are an open ended box instead of the schedule. If you need more room to write for weekends, you could rule a line halfway down the notes sidebar and use that space for Sat & Sun.write stuff planning planner review 6am to 6pm vertical hourly minimalist weekends combined

When the months transition they add both colors to the top to help find the page easier – love this attention to detail!

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Dates at a glance

Really nice colors and different to the usual pastel or brights that most planners have.

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Extras pages

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Tabs

There are no tabs but the month is printed in the top corner to help find it easier.

Pen Testing

One of the first things I noticed about this planner was how bright white and ultra smooth the paper is – the pens glided across the paper <3

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There was, however, some ghosting and bleed through

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Pros of the Planner

  • Portable size
  • Doesn’t weigh much
  • Different colors for each month
  • Bright white paper

Cons of the Planner

  • Dead space on the edges of the page i.e. the space for each day could’ve been extended closer to the edge of the page
  • Paper is prone to pen ghosting and bleed through
  • No tabs

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Would I use this planner?

No. I’m not a fan of vertical hourly planners.

This planner would be ideal if you work a day job and need a schedule for Monday to Friday but open ended planning space on weekends.

More planner reviews:

  • Tempus Daily Planner Review 
  • Lucky Life Tools Planner Review
  • Commit 30 Weekly Planner

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