from the desk of nibsandnovels
I'm a fountain pen, planner, and journaling enthusiast who also has a deep love for books. Subscribe to my email newsletter for a weekly letter from my desk.
I'm reviving my email newsletter.
from the desk of nibsandnovels July 4, 2026 I'm back! Hey pen friends! This is Amy, @nibsandnovels over on Instagram. It's been nearly a year now since I've sent out an email newsletter, and I've decided I'm finally ready to revive it again. So welcome to from the desk of nibsandnovels! Why have an email newsletter? I don't know about you, but I'm getting a bit exhausted over on traditional social media. I joined social media to find a community of people with similar hobbies. People that...
are you a planner or a journaler?
from the desk of nibsandnovels August 19, 2026 Hey pen friend! With planner season around the corner, I'm curious to know if you're a planner or a journaler? I believe there are two main approaches to how someone utilizes a planner. Understanding which approach works best for you may help you choose the right planner and use your planners to the fullest. What do I mean by planner vs. journaler? When I think of how someone utilizes a planner, I believe there are two main approaches: Planners...
five tips for beginner planners
from the desk of nibsandnovels August 12, 2026 Hey pen friend! It's planner season! I always get so excited when planner season comes around. Starting a new planner or notebook always feels like a fresh start. However, if you're new to the world of planners, I'm sure it can be a bit intimidating. There's so many planner brands out there with different layouts and sizes. Picking one can be a difficult choice. Today, I'm offering some of my two cents for planner beginners. I don't know if I'd...
migrating to a new Hobonichi Weeks
from the desk of nibsandnovels July 29, 2026 Migrating to a new Hobonichi Weeks Hey pen friend! I've come to the point where I have used up the notes pages in the back of my Hobonichi Weeks. Luckily, I knew someone that knew someone that could pick up a new Hobonichi Weeks for me from Japan. So it's time to migrate into my new planner. While I'm at it, let's take a look at how I use my Hobonichi Weeks. my Hobonichi Weeks How I use the Hobonichi Weeks planner. The Hobonichi Weeks has three...
my journal organization is all about the key
from the desk of nibsandnovels July 22, 2026 My journal organization is all about the key. Disclaimer: This email contains some affiliate links. If you make a purchase using an affiliate link, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for your support if you do so! Hey pen friend! I was first introduced to the idea of organizing my journal using a key through the Bullet Journal Method and then through various YouTube videos on commonplace books. Truly, the key is the most...
sometimes a journal needs a rebrand
from the desk of nibsandnovels July 15, 2026 Sometimes a journal needs a rebrand. Disclaimer: This email contains some affiliate links. If you make a purchase using an affiliate link, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for your support if you do so! Hey pen friend! There are so many journal styles out there. You can keep a bullet journal, a commonplace book, a junk journal, morning pages, etc. In essence it's all just a notebook, a writing utensil, and ephemera, but...
mid-year system review (2026 edition)
from the desk of nibsandnovels July 8, 2026 My Mid-Year System Review (2026 edition) Hey pen friend! I recently made the decision to revive my email newsletter. So if you're reading this, THANK YOU! As I bring back my email newsletter, I hope to share tid-bits from my life, things I'm currently enjoying, and, of course, thoughts on my planner and journal system. Currently, I plan to send out an email newsletter every week, but I'll be sure to update you if I decide to change things up. Thank...
I'm a fountain pen, planner, and journaling enthusiast who also has a deep love for books. Subscribe to my email newsletter for a weekly letter from my desk.