Who Kept a Notebook

1888. Thomas W. Holley, a 24-year-old paper mill worker, used leftover scraps to make the first legal pads. His idea took off at the request of a local judge that loved the yellow paper and all the space for his notes.

What do you keep in a notebook?

• Recipes & Meal Plans. I remember my days as a young mom when I spent hours on weekly meal planning. …
• Prayers. …
• Things you are Grateful For. …
• Notebook for Shopping Lists and Budgeting. …
• Notebook for Tracking Goals. …
• As a Travel Journal. …
• A Brain Dump. …
• Daily Lists.

Do writers keep notebooks?

A writing notebook can be a wonderful asset for your writing life. … To keep track of your ideas: A writer’s notebook is a great place to keep all of your thoughts in one place. You can use it to jot down new ideas or expand on older ideas. When the time comes to outline your novel, you’ll know where to go for ideas.