November Notebook Challenge [The NaNoWriMo Diaries - Day 17]

[@JoanneRd1]

I love notebooks too. Thank you for your giveaway. I'd like the one who says BE GRATEFUL. :-)

[@HeartBreathings]

Hi Joanne! You're the winner of the notebook giveaway!! Please send me an email at [e-mail] with your mailing address and a reminder of which notebook you want for sure! Also, after you've sent your email, reply here and let me know it's sent. That way I know for sure it's from you! Thanks and congrats! Thanks to all who entered. See you again in next month's giveaway!

[@JoanneRd1]

@@HeartBreathings Hello Sarra. I am so exciting that I have won. :-) I have just sent you an email with the title: November Notebook Giveaway. If I have forgot something, please tell me. Thank you again, Sarra. XX

[@HeartBreathings]

Who was looking forward to a notebook challenge video? And who is new and didn't know about this yet?? Hope you enjoyed this,! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to enter the giveaway, and I'll be back tomorrow with a new vlog! (Uh oh, just saw the "missing file message! Darn. I can't change it now but it was a screenshot of goodreads! No idea what happened there, sorry!)

[@katek3932]

I love these videos!!

[@HeartBreathings]

@@katek3932 ❤️

[@kimbare7434]

I think with the notebook that baby girl got a hold of, you may want to outline her hand on the page. You can say its her take on the movies.

[@rosannebowman2592]

I love your monthly notebook videos. :) Thanks to you, I have both started using my notebook stash and increasing my stash! lol

[@kellbell1604]

I love vicariously through your notebook collection. I already had a notebook problem, but not fancy ones like yours. Now you got me buying A5 planners and stickers. Lol

[@emilyr2836]

I'm so glad you didn't skip the notebook challenge - I always love seeing your notebooks and seeing them slowly get filled up!

[@kimbare7434]

Ooooooh those handwriting journals ❤❤❤❤💯 I like that happy planner wild and free , I think thats a great phrase for me next year. Have a blessed day

[@elizabethtrumble]

Oh my gosh! I have to read both of those books! They both look fantastic! I hope you are still doing well on edits. I know it has been a bumpy ride. I can't believe NaNo is more than half way over and Thanksgiving is in less than a week! Yikes! This is the fastest - slowest year E.V.E.R.! So, I am at 35,971 words as of the 18th. I am absolutely blown away. It is you Sarra! Finding your channels and your courses, but most of all your excitement and enthusiasm and your commitment to your fans and community. This is my first novel and my first NaNo, and it is your spirit and amazing zest life and for writing that has me hooked! I know I can do this, and I have not said that about anything in a very, very long time. Thank you seems not nearly enough! Hugs!

[@iwiwm2ss]

I’ve never “met” a notebook or journal I didn’t like. I’m happy to see I’m in good company!

[@franchescaa.cortez8485]

I love all of your behind the scenes and writing process vlogs. Layers colorful just touches my soul, right where I am at. Progress is progress, Sarra, and you are not alone in that! So, onward once more!

[@mzrockinleo]

My word for 2021 is Metamorphosis! The peacock notebook is so cute!!

[@DragonflyAli]

I loved when you said in the beginning that you had all these notebooks and didn’t want to ruin them putting stuff in there that was undeserving of the notebook, or didn’t know how to use them. That’s me! 🙋🏻‍♀️ You’ve inspired me to just go for it.

[@cate5029]

I am a notebook hoarder too!!! 🥴 My word for 2021 is Cultivate.

[@HeartBreathings]

Yes!!

[@thedoover6520]

That's a good word.

[@srivirao]

I am a notebook hoarder also. I am thinking of detach as my word 2021 . Lot of letting go to do for me.

[@karibear91]

I haven’t even watched yet, but my immediate thought was: “Oh, be still my heart!” Thank you, Sarra! Love the notebook challenge, and I thought you might be too busy this month!

[@HeartBreathings]

Woohoo! I had to fit it in there. It would have been terrible to lose the streak! haha. I don't think I've missed one yet!

[@boku98]

I think my word for next year is going to be: Progress. No matter how much or in what shape or form, next year is going to be all about moving forward and making progress! Also the Neutral notebook is super pretty (I'm a big fan of pastels!) ♥️

[@HeartBreathings]

Love this!

[@ronagofstein]

What a great word. Putting that on my list of possibilities.

[@pamelabrown3006]

A notebook challenge! Oh be still my heart! I had assumed you weren’t making one this month. You know, since you’re doing everything else this month. But I should have known that Super Sarra would find a way to make it happen. Seriously, where do you find the energy to do half of the things you do? On a serious note, I want to tell you how much you inspire me. You don’t know how many times I felt like giving up on my own writing dreams, but seeing you struggle and never quitting has been enough for me to keep pushing forward. And I’m happy to say that my book has now been published and is on Amazon! Please keep making these videos. They really mean a lot to so many of us. P.S. Thank you for continuing your diverse reading challenge. It means a lot to see my culture represented by someone with a platform as big as yours.

[@patsyadams1833]

How you are managing to fit everything in this month I just don't know. I certainly wasn't expecting a notebook challenge but what a joy. Thank you Sarra and good luck with your challenge

[@vivielle]

Notebook challenge!!! Yay! I would love to have this "Do more of what makes you awesome" notebook ♥

[@italianlauren84]

I’m glad to know I’m not the only person who collects notebooks ☺️ The EC colorful layers one is beautiful!

[@SDHegyes]

I'm moving next year into an inherited home that's going to need a lot of work and renovations. I love the idea of having a notebook dedicated to such happenings, and I never would have thought of it myself. Thank you!

[@knottyneedle]

Trying to get through some of the 'regular' notebooks I buy during school supply time. I would love the EC layers ones. I am repurposing old Happy Planners for my writing.

[@joannaorzechowska8011]

The word I am resonating with most for 2021 is FULFILL. Any notebook with a dot grid is my best friend :D

[@kmg365a]

I love journals. I really liked the "Courage Over Fear" saying. I have been loving your Nanowrimo Diaries.

[@rootedreinvention]

Omg that happy planner is so 'me' with the constellations and the dream catcher. So excited to see you doing this despite all the stress you're under! Also, i did not know the cousin paper worked like that, will have to take a look!! Sending love and flowing-words to you. xxx

[@DeviIzzi]

Feels good to not be the only one with so many notebooks.

[@kalikuz]

Never heard of the notebook challenge how fun!!!! I currently have three notebooks... one for book ideas, one for bucket list items, and one for dinners. I would love the galaxy looking one! I will also have to check out those books.

[@personalguntrainer]

Hello! Fellow notebook hoarder here too. My heart beat a little faster when i saw this video, oh that EC colors notebook, gasp! I over watching your daily nano diaries, it makes me feel if YOU struggle and work thru what you do, I shouldn't be able to do it too. Thank you Sarra! You really give me hope I can write a book too.

[@jenniferevelynhayes]

Oh my gosh, I didn't realize how much I needed a new notebook challenge video! And the books you're reading look soooooo good. I'm embarrassed to admit how life-affirming all this is for me, haha! Notebooks Forever! :)

[@taniamello4315]

I still do not know how you find the time to do everything that you do and do them SO WELL ! Your videos are lovely 😊 ! Tania

[@stephanief.6224]

I am glad you didn't miss the notebook challenge this month. I look forward to these videos every month. I would love to try an EC notebook, the Layers Neutral is cute.

[@keelyalyssataylor4829]

I’m also a fellow notebook hoarder, it is so hard to start without worrying about messing up the 1st page. I also love the EC coiled notebooks, the Neutral Layers looks sooo pretty, I have at least 2 ready to start on specific projects.

[@sammisans2972]

So glad you were able to do a notebook challenge this month! I always look forward to them!! I really love the Happy Planner notebook. I literally cannot function without a notebook to put lists or schedules in.

[@dkollar4791]

#1: Courage Over Fear notebook. Each day I choose life. It is hard because there’s so much that brings me down and I use courage each day to overcome that fear. Determined to get over depression. I use my planners to write a schedule, journal, write down the good things, stuff to be proud about. Thanks for the planner ideas. I do Nanowrimo and planning. Like that you show on your videos when you don’t hit goals too. My mantra is Forward, similar to Progress over Perfection. We all need to see we are human.

[@manymusings]

You are my new favorite channel! So glad I'm not the only one that seems to collect notebooks. Ink pens are also a weakness for me.

[@papoosejm]

Thanks for not skipping it, I love the notebook challenge. I'm using a new notebook for home organizing and diy ideas.

[@danive89]

The EC be hopeful notebook would be the perfect manifestation journal. It is a beautiful notebook that would encourage anyone to write in it, and has enough pages for anyone to freely write. Besides, with everything that's been going on in the world, a little hope is a good thing. Also thank you for taking time out of NaNoWriMo to film and post this video. I look forward to it every month.

[@booksbutterflies6595]

I love your notebook challenge videos to be honest I love all your videos but with nano being this month I thought it would not happen. You are doing an amazing job on fate surrender. I was in tears on Monday at watching your weekend vlog. Don’t worry about the haters. True and loving fans will wait for the amazing story that you release when it is ready. Xx

[@marybridgetperez9066]

Honestly all of your notebooks looks are so nice. You are definitely helping me over come my fear of messing up the notebooks I love.

[@ghostyplans]

Yaaaas! A HB notebook challenge! I’m totally jealous of the hobonichi! My word for 2021 is ‘determination’ because I’m determined to do lots of things next year! The EC notebooks have really intrigued me. I’ve been eyeing them online!

[@aleeshatapp8891]

I love Happy Planner and that Happy Notes is so pretty! I have a large size that I have been using for my nano project that I have been packing around with me so I can keep track of characters and use the “Plot Your Novel” and Preptober workbooks.

[@tenayamkd3229]

I love the spiral notebook!! 😍 I’m glad you didn’t skip this video this month ❤️ 😁

[@snack528]

Love the notebook challenge, Sarra. Thank you for sharing the two books you're going to read. Loved the blurbs. Woot, woot new reading material!

[@theimmersedreader]

Yasss! The Invisible Life of Addie Larue is a good read. Your notebook challenge videos are amazing. Thank you for creating a safe space for notebook/stationery enthusiasts! For whatever reason, I used to commit to using only one type of notebook/planner even though no one notebook could suit every need. Because of your notebook challenge videos, I don't feel like an odd duck for wanting to use not only multiple notebooks but also multiple types of notebooks: Happy Planner, Hobonichi, hardbound, softbound; blank pages, quadrille, dot grid, college ruled; A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, travelers -- the possibilities are endless. lol

[@lindsayseals4082]

I'm still trying to complete one notebook this year 😬 Love the courage over fire journal!

[@StephanieWhitson]

I've been waiting for this months notebook challenge video as I missed last months! I've spent the last few days going through my things and downsizing and realized I have only my leather journal and one other notebook left. I'm pretty sure I will fill up the other one by the of the month. I always love seeing your videos and your pretty notebooks!

[@bonniemcconaughy160]

I love the happy notes one! All of those notebooks look so awesome and I admire how much you have written in the ones you use! 😍

[@akizaichihara2286]

Caught up with your nano diaries and so stoked to see a November notebook one! And your notebook collection is absolutely gorgeous! Not only that, but the effort and productivity you put into them is so inspiring. All the best at the tail end of nano!

[@fionabennion745]

I never can resist a new notebook ❤️ I love the neutral EC one

[@Starbarn]

I look forward to your notebook challenges, as i am also a planner girl.. and I watched how you utilize the konbon board and created one for myself. Watching post-it progress move down the board is rewarding. My 2021 word is Simplify. The Llama 'nope' is a reminder to simplify life, saying no to things that can overwhelm.

[@robinpatterson5839]

This video is an unexpected and totally wonderful surprise! Could NOT click on it fast enough. Yippee for morning coffee and pretty paper!

[@ElaniaG]

So happy to see the NB challenge this month. I've been loving disc bound notebooks for NaNo lately because of the ease of page swapping. But I love those EC notebooks! thanks for doing a giveaway :)

[@Raur]

November has been so chaotic but I have been following your NaNoWriMo diaries and was happy to see this November challenge video come out. I am already looking towards choosing my main journal for next year and need to decide whether to continue with the same style that worked this year or try something new.

[@michellecookson2905]

Thank you, I do love see how you use your notebooks, as I love writing, or making monthly vision boards in them. I started a new book for morning notes, but drew a blank on what to write! Would love to see a video on how you started your morning pages! Can I say you are an amazing person, with a heart full of kindness. I have stepped back this year and said if I don’t get everything done each day or month it is fine, and look at what I did achieve and congratulate myself. It is all about good mental health and being kind to the self. ❤️💜

[@roxanngarcia3031]

I got into notebooks from you. You’re a big inspiration of getting organized and making it fun. Thank you❤️

[@karenvigmostad4013]

Haven’t yet picked on my word for 2021. This year it was savor. It’s really helped me appreciate each moment and the beauty of every day life during ongoing self quarantine. I may continue with that word or may be joyful because as I’ve learned to savor my life exactly as it is, I have found joy in the present moment. I would love the neutral layers Erin Condren if I happen to be picked. I want to thank you for all you do, I can’t remember when I started following you but it was years and years ago. I think I’ve taken all your courses and you’ve added so much to my life. I am participating in NaNoWriMo again this year with my memoir/nonfiction and doing really well.

[@anneh2594]

I was so excited to see a notebook challenge. I have an evening journal I write in most nights unless I am super tired. I would love one of the EC notebooks to start a morning journal. You are such an inspiration to me, and the reason I started journalling again. Thank you for being awesome. I am loving the daily vlogs and have finally started reading the shadow demon series. Keep being amazing. And I will watch your remaining vlogs with interest.

[@payneplans2370]

HB Notebook challenges are my favorite videos!! They give me so many ideas!

[@ThaBloodWitch]

Yay! I'm so glad you did the notebook challenge this month!

[@LesandaMooreAuthor]

I love how you set up your notebooks. I'm at 30,000 words for my NaNo project and I'm looking forward to the retreat. Bali here we come.

[@birdsandwords9775]

Oh no! I didn't know EC had notebooks with the layers pages. I love a decorated page. I think my word(s) for 2021 are Comfort and Joy. Yes, they are Christmas song lyrics but I didn't have much of either in 2020 and can definitely use them as inspiration in many areas of my life for all of 2021. Always look forward to these notebook videos.

[@veronicamiller3521]

I don't have a word for 2021, it's more of a plan. Plan, Organize, Create.

[@catherinegallagher8731]

Congratulations on the new house! That's so exciting. My parents finished building their "forever home" (retirement home) a few months ago and they love it!

[@k8mae656]

I really enjoy watching and learning about your journey. I'm especially appreciative for all that you teach us and the encouragement you give to all. 😊❤ Thank you!

[@celestialwriter]

I've been kind of lax on filling out notebooks this year, but I recently started filling out my One Questions a Day book, then doing one writing prompt a day, then working on a new story idea. I actually recently finished watching your How to Plot Your Novel series and filled up a notebook I had so I always have it with me when plotting and writing. The series was very helpful! I plan on using the rest of the notebook to write down and tips and tricks for writing novels in general so I always have them. I've only been doing that for a couple weeks and it 2/3 ways full already. There's always so much to learn. Anyway, you always have the cutest notebooks to write in. I love the Wild + Free happy notebook for the giveaway. Galaxy stuff is kind of my aesthetic so I always have my eye out for anything with starts and nebulas. Good luck with your writing!!! Have a nice day!

[@simmyyxd7186]

I’m such a notebook junkie! That courage over fear is a quote I should live by! Also the invisible life of Addie Larue is AMAZING!

[@teribakerreads]

Visionboarding sounds good :0) Looking forward to watch your video about it. And EC layers colourful just looks up right my alley.

[@foolishjewel2002]

I have a horrible addiction to notebooks...I just found your channel today and subscribed before I even knew about the giveaway....i liked the spiral bound neutral that says "Courage over Fear" in todays world we all need the Courage to live as much as we can....thank you and i look forward to more videos...

[@authortabbynewcomb4036]

Because of you I have gotten addicted to planners 😊 Hopefully my life will be more organized with them!

[@kimroberts8113]

Yay, notebook challenge! I’d hoped you would post one this month 🤩 Love that EC neutral notebook.

[@jessboucher1735]

I'm new to the notebook challenge and I am totally here for it!! I too had a bit of addiction of buying notebooks with the intention of filling them. This month I went with the black bullet journal. This is my first time using one and I'm loving it. I have been tracking NaNoWriMo progress and possible future book ideas as well as daily journaling. 😁

[@placebo11000]

I was thinking you weren't doing this video in November, I am so excited to watch :) Just edited to add my word for 2021 is passionate. I've spent too much time focusing on what I should do and not on what I love, which I intend to correct in 2021.

[@s.g.5994]

Yay notebook challenge! I have been running through notebooks faster than ever this year, lots of journaling needed in 2020. That Happy Planner notebook in the giveaway is so pretty 😍

[@ohreallyalana]

These notebook videos just bring me so much joy! And I'm obsessed with those Archer & Olive crescent moon ones. I have to get one, but I'm totally in that mindset of "won't put anything good enough in it" Why are writers the most fearful about writing!? 🙃 And yay for Addie LaRue! I just started that one. Love VE Schwab!

[@judygraney1985]

Thank you for not skipping this month. I love the notebook challenge. I am using a composition notebook , a moleskin type notebook and EC monthly notebook.

[@Spam2291]

I love watching all your videos but your notebook challenge videos are always so much fun!! For nano I used a dingbats notebook and also just a dollarstore lined notebook, I haven't picked a word for 2021 yet. Thank you for the video!

[@emilylevault4098]

Me! Me! Me! HOPE is my word for 2021 🦋 and butterflies is kind of how I think that’s been represented/what keeps coming up in life that led me to this. Thank you Sarra 💜

[@Tara_Tseng]

I’m in a writing slump. My mom passed suddenly last month and I just can’t journal daily like I use too. I’m hopeful that will change as I enjoy my morning pages and gratitude journaling. Thanks for another great notebook challenge month.

[@nopoodles]

I ran out of notebooks during UK lockdown 1 and couldn't get my hands on any more so I ended up hand stitching my own free-paper notebook out of left over fat quarters, ribbon, and elastic scraps, with a secret interior cereal-box for sturdiness (it's kind of inspired by travellers notebook covers but with 2 pieces of elastic that hold folded printer paper) -- we do what we must to write! And wow! That happy planner is gorgeous (I mean they're all lovely but that happy planner particularly caught my attention) -- I had been experimenting with dot grid paper before I ran out of notebooks and I love it for it's combination of versatility and structure -- not so free for dyslexic size-changes as plain but not so rigid against drawing in "add this to earlier part" boxes as lined

[@barbsfreedman9216]

Ah stationery, especially notebooks, I'm an addict! And when you talked about your Happy Planner Sarra, off I went find out what this notebook with discs was and discovered it's not such a thing in the UK EXCEPT thank goodness on Etsy. I love the Classic Happy Planner as it's the perfect size for me me ... smaller than A4 and bigger than A5. I've bought different covers and discs, inserts and dot grid digital designs and more on Etsy, managed to find the 11 hole mushroom punch so yay can pretty much create my own perfect planners now (note I said planners not planner!!!). Love your monthly notebook challenge, it's feeding my want list. Clever to combine your notebook challenge and vlog together - as always I'm inspired by you Sarra.

[@jenniferbrooks--planj5459]

I'd love the happy planner! The Immortal Life book sounds amazing. That may need to be my next audiobook.

[@anaerobinson]

Have fun watching Star Wars. It’s of our family’s movie series. Love the planners.❤️ Oh, house building, sounds magical.

[@rockstarjoker]

I love your notebook challenges every month. Good luck with the word count!

[@donnatoole9834]

I love love love the notebook videos!!! Well, I love all of your videos, but am a stationary nerd too!!! I would love the courage over fear book. I have taken my first step to be courageous and participle in NaNo this year. I have to remind myself everyday to be grateful I had the courage to start this year. You’ve been an inspiration!

[@megjaeger-blinzler129]

I love your notebook challenge videos. Looking forward to see how you use your iPad and good notes too! 2021 word isNOW! Procrastination ends in the new year!

[@megang302]

Oh the peacock notebook is adorable! 🦚 I’m planning on getting a tattoo of a peacock feather next summer because my grandmother loves peacocks! I’ve been working on designing tattoos to represent my family and I’ve got almost everyone figured out 😂

[@IndigoC4]

I would like the Courage over fear journal.. word for 2021 is: fearless

[@melissaswift4346]

Oh goodness! Courage over fear is calling me! It’s been rough these last few months and it’s a very long story with lots of loss. But I am trying to have courage over fear. I’m a notebook and pen hoarder and have a drawer in my dresser that is only for notebooks. But they are usually the ones I stock up on when Target has school sales. My hubby is always surprised when he finds only college ruled notebooks in my drawer and not clothes. I had to stop Nano due to the tragedies in my life the last few months. But I am looking forward to trying it next year and seeing what you all are doing. Xox

[@Jens9526]

I’d LOVE the Happy Planner! I use notebooks for my book projects, journaling, fitness goals, and to plan the yoga classes I teach. Kind of notebook obsessed...thanks for doing this and for your videos!

[@naylethhernandez2965]

We moved to our new house in September, since then my notebooks are on pause .... meaning they are still in a box, one of the 101 boxes that I still have to unpack ... oh my... lots of work to do! But I love all your notebooks as always. The happy planner is soooo beautiful! Also I’m ready for the video about iPad visualization board ... sounds great! I have already listen the audiobook of the invisible life of Addie Larue and I loved it, great story!

[@tinabrown6892]

I like the happy planner wild and free notebook. I always look forward to watching your notebook challenge videos. Actually I look forward to all your videos.

[@brookesaylor8788]

Omg, I want that happy planner! It's beautiful!

[@nikkihyson1431]

Been dying to read Addie Larue. Can't wait to hear what you think. This NaNo been splitting my writing time between laptop and EC notebook.

[@KristyW452]

I was hoping we would get a notebook video this month!!! I bought the EC monthly planner because of your videos and love it! Thanks for doing these!

[@KMBatesWrites]

Addie LaRue is next up on my TBR shelf! Cannot wait! I love EC notebooks! Thinking about making my next notebook challenge (and one I continue if it works out) be a daily story log. Books, TV, online... whatever stories I engage in, I want to write a bit about them to remember the inspiring parts.

[@angelabublitz5912]

Notebook Challenge! Woot Woot! Like many others here, I never met a notebook I couldn't fall in love with. That EC neutral is gorgeous, and I feel like we could do great things together. I've never pulled the trigger on an Erin Condren, maybe 2021 is the year...

[@atacoatemyfajita]

So happy to see the Notebook Challenge video pop up! :)

[@sandraalvarez7938]

Yay the notebook challenge! I have been struggling to keep journaling but you always inspire me to keep at it💖

[@Zoe-uj2vu]

I love all of these ! Such a hard choice... I am using several notebooks this month .. Starting one for tarot reading, one for story notes and one for craft notes. My 2021 word is going to be believe !

[@kathywerebwrites]

I just bought a planner, so I would love the Layers Neutral notebook. 😉 OH! Thank you for offering!

[@tortagialla]

The layers neutral notebook is super pretty! I have loads of notebooks and journals because sometimes I just want to journal and create in different size or type of book! Freedom!

[@brandybullockauthor3778]

Thank you so much. I love the notebook challenge every month. I am currently looking at my notebook/planner line up and tweaking it for Dec and into the new year! I always find something inspirational here with you.

[@leilasnowfox9993]

I love your notebook challenge videos! It's always so inspiring to see what notebooks you will be using this month. Earlier this year I finished my first notebook completely for the first time in a very long time and I feel like it is in part thanks to this challenge! The Michaels notebooks are my go-to and I have so many so I would love either the Neutral Layers or the Happy Planner!

[@katek3932]

I haven’t figured out my word yet, but congrats on the new house so exciting!!

[@HeartBreathings]

Thank you!!