Category Archives: Other People’s Notebooks

His Heart, My Desire: My Spiral Notebook System

It’s always interesting to read about how others use notebooks– everyone’s system is different! Here’s someone who’s found an inexpensive method that works for her: Searching for the perfect day planner has always been a difficult task for me. I have spent so much money on planners of every sort and size trying to find … Continue reading His Heart, My Desire: My Spiral Notebook System

Notebook Addict of the Week: Millie

This week’s Addict is another reader who submitted a photo of her collection, as well as these thoughts: Some of these notebooks have been used, some of them are waiting for a use to present itself, and some of them I bought simply to look pretty. I don’t consider myself a notebook connoisseur, and quite … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Week: Millie

Copywriter Quits, 20 of His Notebooks Auctioned by Former Colleague

I thought this story was sort of funny when it popped up on MediaBistro— funny, yet horrifying! So there once was this copywriter named Aaron Robnett, who worked with Daniel Shapiro. Robnett and Shapiro toiled over client needs like creative teams do. Until Robnett left his New York agency for Boston and some sort of … Continue reading Copywriter Quits, 20 of His Notebooks Auctioned by Former Colleague

EcoJot Giveaway!

Sabrina at Slice of Lemon says “these notebooks = crack,” so she’s sharing them with 5 lucky winners! Here’s the contest details: In order to enter this contest, answer the following question in the comments section of this post [at Slice of Lemon, not here at Notebook Stories]: What is your fondest childhood memory? Answers … Continue reading EcoJot Giveaway!

Followup on Giant Sketchbook and Tiny Notebook

For those who were wondering about the very large and very small notebooks featured recently in readers’ collections, here you go! The humongous sketchbook is available at Amazon here: Sketches in the Making Giant Hardcover Sketch Book and was previously available at Blick  with the image and description below (the dust jacket is removable, with … Continue reading Followup on Giant Sketchbook and Tiny Notebook

Notebook Addict of the Week: Carol

A reader named Carol sent me a really nice email a couple of months ago and I’m finally getting around to making her an Addict of the Week. Here’s some of what she had to say (I’m blushing as I write this!): I love you, I love your website, and I love all the other … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Week: Carol

Notebook Addict of the Week: Jack Haas

Here’s someone who is a notebook addict and a bit of a philosopher too, it seems. Many of the notebooks seem to be the red and black ones made in China and sold in stores such as Pearl River Mart in NYC. I have one in my collection that was bought in Boston’s Chinatown many … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Week: Jack Haas