One of my favorites, Jillian. I'm partial to your coverage of people who still live a notebook-entered life in the midst of the digital age. Also, unrelated, but I thought you might find it of interest: my real last name is Karbowski, shortened to Karbo by my Polish émigré Dad. It means someone who makes "karbs" -- that is, notes.
I love this! I have been taking notes in bad Russian for years. It’s perfect for work meetings when you’re sitting next to people. Sometimes my notes say: “I’m bored” over and over. My colleagues are none the wiser.
I got this book for Christmas last year and hoovered the whole thing up, sitting there among torn up gift wrapping. Even the bits you'd think would be boring aren't boring
Adding Roland Allen's book to my reading list! And considering getting a third fountain pen with red ink in addition to my black and blue ones........ but will read the book first.
I have three fountain pens with black, purple, and green ink. I love the look of blue and red, but purple and green are my first loves. I hope you enjoy Allen’s book!
I just started getting your posts a few days ago, and imagine my surprise at seeing this article about Roland Allen’s book, which is sitting next to me , only 3 books down on my “Read These Next” pile!
Yesterday or Saturday you posted an article on 5 art journalists’ styles. I loved it and went back later in the day to re-read it and can’t find it. I looked in Substack posts, and your website, but no luck. Can you tell me where I might find it again? Thank you, Carolyn T..
One of my favorites, Jillian. I'm partial to your coverage of people who still live a notebook-entered life in the midst of the digital age. Also, unrelated, but I thought you might find it of interest: my real last name is Karbowski, shortened to Karbo by my Polish émigré Dad. It means someone who makes "karbs" -- that is, notes.
I love it! What a great last name!
Buying his book! Great interview, and I loved both clips.
PS: I still haven't gotten up the nerve to interview anyone, especially someone whom I admire. so kudos! :)
Hurrah! I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did.
I love this! I have been taking notes in bad Russian for years. It’s perfect for work meetings when you’re sitting next to people. Sometimes my notes say: “I’m bored” over and over. My colleagues are none the wiser.
I laughed out loud at this comment! So relatable.
I got this book for Christmas last year and hoovered the whole thing up, sitting there among torn up gift wrapping. Even the bits you'd think would be boring aren't boring
That’s the magic of great storytelling💫
Such a great interview, thanks for doing this
Adding Roland Allen's book to my reading list! And considering getting a third fountain pen with red ink in addition to my black and blue ones........ but will read the book first.
I have three fountain pens with black, purple, and green ink. I love the look of blue and red, but purple and green are my first loves. I hope you enjoy Allen’s book!
How I love this Noted! So inspiring to see the way someone you personally met and interviewed uses a journal.
Plus, Roly is now the second person I know with this semi-unique nickname. (The first is my hubby).
Right?! I was so inspired by Roly’s notes too. I kept saying—this is amazing! I have to share this with EVERYONE!
And how funny! It’s such a great name.
The private notes phenomenon is so interesting. That we encrypt stuff so that no one can ever read it. And yet still it must be written!
It’s true. I’ve been keeping track of all the ways people disguise their notes. Maybe I’ll write an article or a post about it.
And encrypt the entire post!
This is so what I needed to see. Thank you for this interview.
You’re very welcome, Shanti!💛
Bad Polish! GENIUS trick! 🙌
I’ve been sooooo tempted by this book for ages. Gonna write to Santa… 😁
Carolyn Terry
I just started getting your posts a few days ago, and imagine my surprise at seeing this article about Roland Allen’s book, which is sitting next to me , only 3 books down on my “Read These Next” pile!
Yesterday or Saturday you posted an article on 5 art journalists’ styles. I loved it and went back later in the day to re-read it and can’t find it. I looked in Substack posts, and your website, but no luck. Can you tell me where I might find it again? Thank you, Carolyn T..
Welcome, Carolyn! I think you mean this post: https://jillianhess.substack.com/p/how-5-of-noteds-readers-create-with
All posts are on my homepage in reverse chronological order. Just hit the "Noted" logo at the top of the post.
Fabulous piece, thank you!
Thanks, J.T.!
Wow!
I was impressed with his notes too.
Fantastic and fascinating interview, Jillian!
Thanks, Jolene!
I had just seen his book and wondered what you thought of it, SO this was a wonderful post to read.
Haha! Nice coordinating conjunction ;)
Great wonderful going to start a journal
Do it! I never regret writing in my journal.
It's great to see the pictures of his notebooks, but what brand/size are they???
Your perennial question :) Roly mostly uses Leuchtturm1917 size medium, I believe.