diff --git a/src/bulk_page.py b/src/bulk_page.py
index 1222116..1286b34 100644
--- a/src/bulk_page.py
+++ b/src/bulk_page.py
@@ -27,7 +27,8 @@ class BulkPage():
         self.html: Path = Path(self._path, "page.html")
         self.prev: Page = prev
         self.next: Page = next
-        self._readme.touch()
+        if (not self._readme.exist()):
+            self._readme.touch()
     
     def add_picture(self, picture: Picture) -> None:
         self._pictures.append(picture)