Take Note with Polly Campbell

Big dreams, favorite songs, and the names of the boys I loved are among the things I wrote in my first diary, a tiny brown book with a brass clasp and key. 

Now I’m an author and podcaster in Oregon, with a stack of notebooks on my desk and favorite fountain pens and analog writing tools always close by.

Notebooks, journaling, and books are still central to my life and writing process. I write longhand to make sense of the world, stay grounded and organized, and remain productive and creative. I develop ideas in notebooks that sometimes grow into published articles and books.

An empty notebook is a place of possibility, and writing in one is a path to joy.

Here on “Take Note with Polly Campbell,” we talk about pens, paper, notebooks, creative writing tips, and analog writing methods that keep us grounded, productive, and inspired. If you love paper, pens, and writing, and have a hard time turning your back on a good notebook, join us here, and don't forget your notebook.