Past and Pen: Episode One Summary

Scribing the Past: Journals and the Stories They Tell

Host: Rosie Talley, Author of the Linus the Troll series

Produced by: Sweet Meadowlark Stories

Website: sweetmeadowlark.wixsite.com/past-and-pen

Email: pastandpen@gmail.com

Watch the first episode here:

https://youtu.be/OFSmXZ4tBtc

In this episode, we’re diving into the power of the written word. From ancient records to personal notebooks, writing has always been a way for people to capture moments, ideas, and discoveries. But how did it all begin? And what can we learn from the past to inspire our own creativity today?

Join me as we take a step back in time, uncover surprising bits of history, and discover a fun way to start your own creative journey.

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  Diary of Merer

  
  

Books to Check Out:

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• The Literary Life KIDS Commonplace Book: Colored Pencils

• The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

• The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznichttps:

• Amelia’s Notebook by Marissa Moss

• Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary

  
  

Writing Prompt:

Imagine your commonplace book becomes magical, and whatever you write inside comes to life! What’s the first thing you’d write? Write it down and let your imagination run wild!

Send your response to pastandpen@gmail.com—you might be featured in a future episode!

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Thanks for listening! Stay curious, and keep writing your story.

🔗 Sources & Further Reading:

📖 "10 Fascinating Facts About Commonplace Books" – The Reader

📖The Diary of Merer: A 4,500-Year-Old Papyrus That Details The Construction of The Great Pyramid- Amusing Planet📖 "A Very Short History of the Chapbook" – Middlebury College📖 "A Scriptorium of Commonplace Books" – University of Cambridge📖 "The Commonplace Book of Sophia Elers" – The Symonds Project