Three ways to tell it.
Classic Essay, Photo Story and Interview templates give each piece the right setting.
A magazine theme for GhostIndependent by design
Stories deserve
a beautiful home.
Your point of view. Your own publication. Queensdiary brings the quiet confidence of a premium magazine to Ghost.
Step inside the demo (opens in a new tab)The Queensdiary collectionDesigned to be read
A lot more story.
For culture journals, design magazines & independent voices.Built for Ghost 6+
A publication, not just a feed
The feeling of a magazine.
The freedom of your own platform.
Lead with a striking cover. Curate a weekend reading list. Collect stories into an edition. Every detail gives your work room to breathe, and your readers a reason to return.
01 / Make your first impression
One theme.
Many points of view.
A photographic cover, a classic editorial split, or a quieter journal. Choose your starting point in Ghost, then make it yours.
Three homepage layouts
Editorial — a bold cover story alongside your latest writing.
Keep the discovery going
An archive that
invites exploration.
Pair your homepage with an editorial archive, an image-led grid or a concise index. Search and topic browsing help readers find their next story.
02 / Made for the long read
Beautiful on arrival.
Better with every scroll.
Good design gets readers in. Comfortable typography, thoughtful navigation and expressive image layouts keep them there.
Keep your place.
Reading progress and automatic contents navigation bring structure to longer stories.
Look a little closer.
Enlarge photographs, share a story and enjoy clean print layouts. Small details, considered.
03 / Build a world around your writing
More than the next post.
A complete publication, from your first introduction to your most loyal reader.
Give stories a second life.
Create curated editions with a cover, an editor’s letter and a collection of stories worth revisiting.
Turn readers into regulars.
Native Ghost memberships, newsletters and restricted posts connect your publication to its audience.
Your identity
Make it unmistakably yours.
Three headers. Three footers. Light, dark, sepia and custom palettes. Ghost’s own font and accent controls.
Your editorial desk
Curate with intention.
Editor picks, featured topics, weekend reading and Today’s Hot. Manage your selections with Ghost tags.
Your finishing touches
Details that feel right.
Two link hover treatments, fade or slide transitions, and a featured carousel with navigation and pause controls.
At every size.
04 / Wherever the story finds you
A small screen.
A full experience.
Not everyone reads at a desk. Queensdiary adapts its navigation, photography and spacing for phones and tablets, with readable type and comfortable touch targets.
- Responsive layouts from phone to desktop
- Keyboard navigation and visible focus states
- Motion that respects reduced-motion preferences
- Native Ghost search, comments and account flows
What do I need to use Queensdiary?
You’ll need Ghost 6 or later, either self-hosted or on a Ghost(Pro) plan that supports custom themes. Hosting is purchased separately.
What’s included in the download?
The marketplace package includes the installable theme ZIP and setup documentation. A separate demo content ZIP lets you explore the editorial setup on a fresh Ghost site.
Do I need to write code?
No coding is needed for the built-in layouts, palettes, fonts and editorial sections. Install the theme, choose your settings in Ghost Admin, and follow the setup guide for navigation and content.
Can I publish a paid magazine?
Yes. Queensdiary supports Ghost’s native memberships, newsletters and restricted content. Paid reader subscriptions require your own Ghost payment setup. Buying the theme through Dodo Payments is a separate purchase.
Can I change layouts after launch?
Yes. Homepage, archive, header and footer designs are selectable in Ghost’s design settings. Article templates can be chosen per story in the editor.
Are the demo photographs included?
The theme ZIP contains the design, not the demonstration photographs. The separate demo content pack includes credited example content. Review its included photography information before reusing it.
Your next chapter starts here
Make something
worth reading.
Theme and demo content downloads available through Dodo Payments.
For Ghost 6+. Hosting purchased separately.