Notebooks, iPads and Secret Codes

Notebooks can change your brain! Digital or physical—take your pick.

Can one messy notebook unlock the creative genius of your brain? We think so.

I respect your time and attention, so emails like this will be short and sent no more than once a month.

• Our most popular story of the past 30 days was on being paperless, but holding on to one special notebook. And pen. Don’t forget the pen (it’s incredible)! Read more
• Following that theme, there’s one crazy, messy notebook—physical or digital—you really need to have if you want a creative boost. Read more
• Which iPad notes app—out of Goodnotes, Notability and Noteshelf—is best for handwriting and drawing? Here’s a graphic designer’s take on that. You might be surprised which one comes out on top. Read more
• And lastly, a past story that continues to rack up reading time: learn how to create and learn a new writing system so you can take completely private notes in public places, no matter who is watching. Secret codes aren’t just for kids! Read more

Other stories you might have missed:

3 Vital Apps in My Plain Text Productivity System

My 1980s Productivity System Explained

Questions, comments or suggestions? Write to me (Ellane) at produclivity@eandrpublications.com.au.