One Master of Fine Arts student told me that before writing a story, he will, for several months, just think about plot and themes without ever writing a word. Some creative writing teachers have told ...

While many of us spend our days with our fingers on the keyboard and our eyes on the display, some people still prefer a more old-fashioned means of idea generating and communicating: paper and pen.

Whether doing schoolwork, keeping a journal, or plotting tasks and to-do lists, notebooks are an important accessory to always have by your side. Where else would you keep all your thoughts and ...