Give a larger thought its own long-form space.
Articles are a free content type for writing beyond a post-shaped moment while keeping the result connected to the same private timeline.
Updated August 25, 2026
What is an Article in DiaryThreads?
An Article is a separate free long-form content type with a title up to 100 characters, a lead up to 140 characters, and a body up to 20,000 characters. It can include structured text, media, replies, quotes, drafts, and timeline relationships on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
- Access
- Basic Article writing is free
- Title
- Up to 100 characters
- Lead
- Up to 140 characters
- Body
- Up to 20,000 characters
- Structure
- Paragraphs, to-dos, bulleted and numbered lists
- Platforms
- iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- Files
- Up to 20 with Premium; separate attachment limits apply
A second writing shape, not a stretched entry
Ordinary entries stay compact and conversational. Articles provide a distinct title, lead, and long body for essays, travel notes, project reviews, and other writing that benefits from structure.
When an ordinary free entry reaches its text boundary, DiaryThreads can offer Article as a fitting long-form path rather than forcing every moment into the same shape.
Still part of the private timeline
Articles can begin as local drafts, include covers and rich structured blocks, and participate in replies, quotes, search, import/export, and private iCloud continuity where supported.
They remain connected to the same local-first diary instead of moving to a public publishing system.
Free long-form and Premium ordinary entries are distinct
Basic Article writing is available to free users. Premium separately lets ordinary post-style entries continue beyond the free 140-character allowance.
Premium also adds file attachments and other advanced capabilities without turning Article into a paid-only content type.
Questions about this topic
Do I need Premium to write an Article?
No. Basic Article writing is free. Premium is required for Premium-only additions such as file attachments.
Is an Article the same as a long ordinary entry?
No. Article has its own title, lead, and long body. Premium ordinary entries keep the post-style structure while allowing text beyond 140 characters.
Can Articles have replies and quotes?
Yes. Articles remain part of the private timeline and support related entry relationships.