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Whether it’s the perfect quote, telling detail or spark of an idea, The Reporter’s Notebook is the trusted companion for every journalist and writer.
Testimonials
Some say journalists are only good as their sources but journalists are also only as good as their notes. To be a good journalist you have to have a reliable notebook and that's what you have here. Tough enough to withstand a day in the life of a journalist.
Christopher Ortiz
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I'm thrilled to see First Draft fill the reporter-notebook void left by the mourned and missed Stationers Inc.
Tina Griego
COLab
These notebooks were built for breaking news. Its design has been customized for journalists on the go.
Charlie Scudder
Dallas Morning News
These notebooks are sleek, durable and easy to use. I’ve used them in the field and they are a great addition to any journalist’s toolkit.
Conor Sheets
Los Angles Times
You don't bend and neither should your notebook
First Draft Notebooks are made for the journalist and writer who is never at their desk. Supported by sturdy chipboard that will not bend in your hand while you take notes, First Draft Notebooks are made to bear witness and capture everything you see and hear.
Welcome to First Draft Notebooks, home of the best reporter's notebook. We offer notebooks in four different sizes. Our "Cub Reporter"... Learn more