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Thoughtfully crafted paper companions for creativity, mindfulness, and self-expression.

FORMA Publishing is an independent creative venture producing beautifully designed notebooks and journals. With a focus on calm aesthetics and mindful use, the range is tailored for those who value simplicity, atmosphere, and intention in their everyday tools.

Founded by award-winning artist David Oliver Williams, (including ‘Best True Watercolourist’, British Watercolour Society), FORMA Publishing reflects a deep appreciation for nature’s quiet moments and the meditative practice of putting pen to paper.

Each cover design is rooted in David’s creative vision—whether painted in watercolor or digitally rendered—resulting in notebooks that feel personal, calming, and distinct. 

FORMA creates paper companions designed to support quiet creativity, reflection, and everyday thoughts.

The FORMA Classic Collection features 8 cover designs, each available in three interior formats: lined, dotted, and blank (with subtle border).

Printed as 6" x 9" hardcover editions with 200 pages, these versatile notebooks are ideal for journaling, sketching, writing, planning, or simply collecting your thoughts. Minimal branding allows each notebook to stand on its own as a calming and aesthetic personal item.

Browse all FORMA notebooks on Amazon.

For UK visitors, search “FORMA Publishing’ on Amazon.co.uk to view the full range.

Collection of watercolor-style landscape notebooks with titles such as 'Approaching Woodland,' 'Treedlined Bank,' 'Stillness,' 'Secret Spot,' 'Low Cloud,' 'Reflections,' 'Lakeside Dawn,' and 'Distant Treeline'.
A collection of six book covers from the FORMA Pocket Series, each with watercolor landscape artwork and titles related to mindfulness and reflection, including 'Moments, Fragments & Feelings', 'Reflections, Scribbles & Truths', 'Plains, Dreams & Intentions', 'Wanderings, Wonderings & Words', 'Lists, Thoughts & Observations', and 'Thoughts, Tasks & Goals' displayed against a blurred natural background.

The FORMA Pocket Series

Printed in a compact 6” x 4” format with soft matte covers, cream pages, and 100 sheets per notebook, the FORMA Pocket Series is designed for everyday use - ideal for thoughts, sketches, tasks, and quiet reflection. Whether you prefer lined or dotted interiors, every edition features understated cover artwork, expressive quotes, and a subtle, purposeful aesthetic.

View the full Pocket Series collection on Amazon.

A series of six watercolor-style images with quotes about inspiration and mindfulness. The quotes are by Mary Oliver, Lao Tzu, Forma, Cheryl Strayed, and an anonymous author.
Image of two pocket-sized notebooks with artistic covers, one titled 'Thoughts, Tasks & Goals' and the other titled 'Lists, Thoughts & Observations', surrounded by decorative boxes and a half pomegranate on a beige surface. The overlay text promotes the FORMA Pocket Series, describing it as a compact companion for thoughts, lists, sketches, and ideas for everyday carry.

 

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