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Oct 10, 2024

The final draft

I have some bad news.  My manufacturer has informed me that an essential material used to make First Draft's noteboo...

Nov 19, 2023

What's in your notebook Eleanor Klibanoff?

Texas Tribune reporter Eleanor Klibanoff shares how she uses her reporter's notebook to collect nuggets on assignment.

Sep 3, 2023

What's in your notebook, Laura Kebede-Twumasi?

We ask journalists and writers how they use their reporter's notebooks.

Oct 8, 2022

We're celebrating our first anniversary!

One year ago, First Draft Notebooks opened its virtual doors. Our mission has always been simple: ensure every journa...

Feb 13, 2022

First Draft Notebooks, history of reporter's notebook featured in Times-Dispatch

The reporter's notebook has several origin stories. The notebook that became the industry standard — and inspiration for First Draft Notebooks — was created in Richmond, Virginia, at a little office supply store called Stationers Inc. 
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