--- search: tags: - projects - POST seo: description: >- Creates a new project journal entry to document important project events,… Reference for the POST /projects/journal endpoint in the Leadtime Public API API. sidebar: badge: POST label: Create project journal entry title: Create project journal entry type: openapi-operation --- Creates a new project journal entry to document important project events, observations, feedback, or notes. **What to include:** - **projectId** (required): The UUID of the project this entry belongs to - **body** (required): The journal entry content in HTML or Markdown format. Supports rich text formatting including paragraphs, headings, highlighting, and lists - **mood** (optional): Mood indicator - Sad (problems/escalations), Neutral (factual), or Happy (wins/progress). Defaults to Neutral if not provided - **reminder** (optional): ISO 8601 date string for setting a reminder about this entry **Common use cases:** - Documenting customer feedback or complaints - Recording internal findings and observations - Capturing important conversations or decisions - Noting risks or opportunities - Tracking project mood and sentiment over time **Validation:** - The projectId must exist and be accessible to the authenticated user - Body content cannot be empty - Reminder date must be a valid ISO 8601 date string **What is returned:** The complete created journal entry with all fields populated, including the body converted to HTML format.