I did this for my story idea notebook. Since all my notebooks for #editing and #creativewriting studies are white, I covered this red one with white typing paper. First the front and back, then the side to give it that look. Found a fun graphic for the front, glued, and made a frame with just a pen swirl. Simple and cheap #craft. I use this notebook for all my “ideas” or to keep track of steps for outlining. I don’t always USE each step or idea, but I started having too many, and determined it was time for a bigger notebook. I prefer less digital methods for everything but the actual writing. Short stories are usually the only comes I write with pen and paper. (The notebook below is my “currently editing” that I am also working on. The next book I will probably publish after HOPE OF THE FUTURE. First few edits of my novels are always on paper.) via Instagram http://ift.tt/1y3pnye