Notion is first and foremost a writing tool. It works as simply as any word processor, only you can add many different types of content to a page, and move it around and modify it in new ways.
That said, if you just want to start typing, go for it. Notion will become a blank, distraction-free writing surface for your thoughts 😙If you want to do more, keep reading.
Add a database in-line in the body of a Notion page. A great way to create a page that includes both writing and databases. More on databases here →
Table - Inline: Adds a table on your page.Board - Inline: Adds a Kanban board on your page.Gallery - Inline: Adds a gallery on your page.List - Inline: Adds a list more minimal than a table to your page.Calendar - Inline: Adds a calendar on your page.You can also use / commands to create full-page databases as sub-pages inside a page. Just type / followed by the names of these blocks:
Table - Full Page: Creates a full-page table as a sub-page.Board - Full Page: Creates a full-page board as a sub-page.Gallery - Full Page: Creates a full-page gallery as a sub-page.List - Full Page: Creates a full-page list as a sub-page.Calendar - Full Page: Creates a full-page calendar as a sub-page.