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Journaling Thinking

24 Things to Put Into Your Commonplace Book

May 11, 2025May 15, 2025 Allen

Newsletter Subscriber Sara K. mentioned that she got a new notebook and wasn’t sure what to write in it. With a little brainstorming, here’s what

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Journaling Learning Thinking

How To Keep Your Notebook Organized

April 27, 2025May 11, 2025 Allen

In a previous post I provided some ideas for creating an Index which will help locate the information that you are looking for in a

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Journaling Visuals Writings

Update on My Visual Journaling and Diary

April 13, 2025April 26, 2025 Allen

Backstory: In late 2024 I made a list of topics that I wanted to pursue: Incorporating more visual elements and color into my work made

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Journaling Learning

Organize Your Notebooks by Indexing

March 23, 2025April 29, 2025 Allen

There is always a tug of war between analog and digital notetakers. Analog note taking has psychological evidence that it helps us to better comprehend

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Journaling Visuals

A Watercolor Sky from Cindy S. Facebook Page

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 Allen
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Journaling Visuals

Birthday Daffodils from Caryn C.

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 Allen
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Journaling

A One Page Yearly Diary!

February 23, 2025February 23, 2025 Allen

Subscriber Marianne D mentioned that she was moving into a smaller place and was constrained for storage of important papers. This prompted me to come

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Journaling Visuals

Adventures in Visual Journaling

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 Allen

I’m new to the idea of visual journaling but in line with Austin Kleon’s suggestion to “Do good work. Share it.” I’ve included a couple

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Books Journaling Thinking

Steal Like An Artist: Interactive Book Notes

February 3, 2025February 17, 2025 Allen

“Steal Like an Artist” is a book by Austin Kleon filled with inspirational quotes, activities, and exercises to tap into your creative life. Creativity isn’t

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Journaling

My Submissions to the Common Place Book Club: January, 2025

January 31, 2025February 2, 2025 Allen

What Is A Common Place Book Club? The Commonplace book club is a periodic event in the Noted Substack, created by writer/professor Jillian Hess. Her

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  • Visual Essay: Books Read Mar-May 2025
  • 24 Things to Put Into Your Commonplace Book
  • Photo Essay: First Thursday, May 1, 2025
  • How To Keep Your Notebook Organized

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