What do you do with a notebook's first page?

[maywrites]

What do you put on the first page of a new notebook? A title, an index, or just whatever you're writing that day? That first page always seems to get treated differently from the rest of the book, even though it's just another page.

[tomwrites]

I'd keep it simple: a brief label and start date on the first page. I'd add an index only if I expected to look up entries later; for a straightforward journal, I'd just start writing there.

[rachelc]

I'd use the first page to note what belongs in the notebook and what needs transferring to my ring planner. It gives the page a job without needing a full index when most entries are chronological.

[lucy88]

For a planning notebook, I'd use it for a tiny key to any symbols or sticker codes, so I can check what they mean later. For plain notes, I'd skip the setup and start straight away.

[plannerless]

I'd leave it alone at first, then use it to note what actually ended up in the notebook once its purpose becomes clear. New-notebook plans can be a bit optimistic.