How I Organise My Notebooks to Reduce Overwhelm | My Paper Republic Writing System (Plus Unboxing!)

How do you organise multiple notebooks without creating even more overwhelm? In this video, I’m sharing my Paper Republic notebook ecosystem and how I use different notebooks and inserts to organise my writing and other creative projects. These include the grand voyager, the trifold and the portfolio. I have separate places for different kinds of work, including my essay writing on Substack, ideas and notes, my reading journal, my creative planning and (to a lesser extent) my novel writing. Rather than trying to keep everything in one notebook, this system helps me give each project its own space while still keeping everything connected. I’ll show you how I organise my notebooks, why I’ve chosen this particular setup, and how having a simple notebook system for writing and creative projects helps me feel less overwhelmed and more able to focus on the work itself. Everything I use in this video is from Paper Republic, so if you’re interested in Paper Republic notebooks, leather covers, inserts, or creating your own Paper Republic notebook system, you’ll get a look at how I’ve built my personal ecosystem around them. In this video: • My Paper Republic notebook ecosystem • How I organise different notebooks for different projects • My research setup for essay writing and Substack • Using notebooks to manage multiple creative projects • Why separate notebooks can actually reduce overwhelm • My approach to staying organised as a writer and content creator If you’re a writer, journaler, or someone who has lots of creative projects on the go, I hope this gives you some ideas for creating a notebook system that works for you. Substack newsletter, Stop Hiding Under the Desk: https://helenredfern.substack.com/ Substack newsletter, Biscuit Crumbs: https://biscuitcrumbsbyhelenredfern.s... TikTok: TikTok: helenthearmchairsleuth Instagram: Instagram: helenredders