jotter
Quick notes pad
A jotter is a small notebook for quick notes or rough work.
The term is more common in British English, where it often refers to inexpensive school exercise books: She kept a jotter in her pocket for stray ideas.
The word suggests informal, provisional writing rather than polished work.
Memory aid
- memoBrief internal message
- memorandumFormal internal correspondence
- scribbleWrite without care
- annotationAdded explanatory comment
marginalia · shorthand · bullet points · checklist · agenda · list · minutes · record
Pressed pulp for writing
- pagesBound paper sheets
- linedMarked with parallel marks
- blankWithout marks or content
- spiralCurve winding around center
cover · pad · pocket-sized · stationery · composition · exercise book · memo pad · writing pad
Careless, illegible writing
- handwritingManual letter formation
- cursiveJoined handwriting style
- doodleMindless rough sketch
- sketchHasty informal drawing
squiggle · ballpoint · pencil · ink · penmanship · scratch · hasty · illegible
Spontaneous idea generation
- thoughtMental concept or reflection
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- conceptAbstract mental construct
- mindmapRadial idea diagram
insight · planning · creativity · brainwave · notion · spark · outline · rough draft
reminder
Memory aid
- memoBrief internal message
- memorandumFormal internal correspondence
- scribbleWrite without care
annotation · marginalia · shorthand · bullet points · checklist · agenda · list · minutes · record · logbook
paper
Pressed pulp for writing
spiral · cover · pad · pocket-sized · stationery · composition · exercise book · memo pad · writing pad · school
scrawl
Careless, illegible writing
- handwritingManual letter formation
- cursiveJoined handwriting style
- doodleMindless rough sketch
sketch · squiggle · ballpoint · pencil · ink · penmanship · scratch · hasty · illegible · neat
brainstorm
Spontaneous idea generation
- thoughtMental concept or reflection
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- conceptAbstract mental construct
mindmap · insight · planning · creativity · brainwave · notion · spark · outline · rough draft · capture
- notebookscomposition book, exercise book, writing pad, note pad, memo pad
- pocket referencespocket dictionary, phrase book, digest, field guide, quick reference
- pen suppliesfountain pen, ballpoint, rollerball, ink cartridge, nib
jotterledger
Financial record book
official record · legal document · bound volume · manuscript · register
jottermasterwork
Supreme creative achievement
magnum opus · definitive edition · fair copy · clean copy · edited version
jotterledger
Financial record book
tome · folio · coffee table book · encyclopedia · atlas
- jotting downWriting briefly, informally
- jotted downWrote briefly, informally