As I noted in my recent “using now” post, I tend to carry around a sketchbook and a journal, two separate notebooks. (And this year, I’ve added a third standalone notebook, a Nolty diary for logging, planning and lists.) There are a few reasons for this– paper type is a major one. I enjoy writing … Continue reading Public and Private Notebook Contents
This week’s addict posted the image below on her Flickr page. While dusting bookshelves, I piled my (filled) Moleskine journals on our coffee table: an impressive stash of scribbling. Impressive in quantity and consistency!
I found this week’s addict via Pinterest, which linked back to her Flickr photos. As J. F. Penn, Joanna is a thriller writer. (Her books are described by readers as “Dan Brown meets Lara Croft.” Sounds fun!) As Joanna Penn, she has also published several how-to books about how to self-publish and market books, public … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Week: Joanna Penn
This week’s addict is a prolific journal keeper: See lots more of Danie’s journaling photos on Instagram, under the name paperwormworld.
This week’s addict posted this image on Tumblr, commenting This is my hoard of journals. It’s probably safe to say I’m obsessed… I love how no two are alike, and yet the collection looks so great together, with a beautiful color palette and complementary designs.
The Daily Beast takes a look at some favorite notebook brands and how to use them, with links to some other interesting resources, such as an article from Forbes about how to keep a leadership journal. Their top picks, all good ones: Leuchtturm Dotted Journal Maruman Mnemosyne Grid Notebooks Midori MD Lined Notebook Rite in … Continue reading Choosing a Notebook for Journaling
This week’s addict comes from a family who must have a house full of notebooks! Ella was previously featured along with her sister when she was only 5 years old. Her dad Shane has also been featured as an addict. Ella has not outgrown her love of notebooks. Here is her colorful collection so far: … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Week: Ella
This week’s addict blogs at Crawford Writing Blog. She emailed me a link to her post about what’s she learned from journaling, which included the photo below of some of her collection. It must only show a very small fraction if she’s on journal #98! “I’ve been keeping a journal since I learned how to … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Week: Sara
Some interesting thoughts on journaling. I love the illustrated pages: “I try to write down my honest thoughts. I leave my notebooks open on the kitchen counter all the time, and every once in a while, a house guest will steal a pilfering look. Sometimes this makes for interesting conversations. I have a horrible … Continue reading “I try to write down my honest thoughts”
“If you needed a reason to get off your smartphone from time to time, consider that keeping a written journal may actually improve your life.” This article has some tips for those who haven’t yet succeeded in developing the habit of journaling: 4 Tips to Keep a Personal Journal That Can Help You Disconnect and … Continue reading Writing in a Journal Can Help You Disconnect and Focus