How to Customise the Start Date of Your Content Queue in Journal

One of the best parts of using Journal is how flexible it is. Whether you're diving in with a full schedule or just easing your way into regular posting, Journal adapts to your pace.

A common question we get is: “Can I change when my content schedule starts?”The answer: Yes — and it's easier than you think.

Understanding How Journal’s Queue Works

Your content queue in Journal is powered by a recurring schedule — a customizable weekly plan that tells Journal what kind of content you want to post, when, and where.

But here’s the key:

⏰ The queue starts from the day you activate the schedule. So if you turn it on today (say, a Tuesday), Journal begins serving up post ideas from that point forward — starting with Wednesday’s slot if Tuesday has already passed.

How to Set or Adjust Your Start Date

1. Open your Recurring ScheduleClick the little calendar icon in the left-hand menu to view or adjust your recurring schedule.

2. Clear Old Schedules (Optional)Want to start fresh? You can clear your current schedule without affecting posts already approved or scheduled.

3. Choose a New Schedule from the Schedule LabPick from Journal’s ready-made templates (e.g., 4 posts/week, thought leadership, personal branding, tax tips, etc.) or layer multiple ones together for a richer mix.

4. Overlay and CustomiseMerge different themes — like business tips, personal brand content, and Making Tax Digital updates — to create a schedule that reflects your voice and expertise.

5. Add Prompts for Specific DaysWant to post tax tips every Thursday? You can manually add them to your schedule with a chosen time and platform.

   
   

What Happens If You Start Late?

Let’s say you turn on your schedule mid-week but don’t want to backtrack. No problem.Posts that were scheduled earlier but not approved just… vanish. ✨There’s no guilt. No clutter. Just a clean slate moving forward.

Start fresh on any day you like, whether that’s today, next Monday, or once your client work slows down.

Why This Feature Rocks

✅ Full control over when you begin posting

✅ Start small or go all-in — it’s up to you

✅ Layer content types to suit both business and personal brand goals

✅ Avoid overwhelm — the queue only shows what's current

Whether you want to dive in right away or ease in with a few posts a week, Journal’s scheduling flexibility means you’re never behind — just right where you need to be.

Ready to customise your own marketing rhythm?

👉 Start your 14-day free trial of Journal and set up your first schedule in minutes — no stress, no missed posts, just marketing made easy.