16th July 2026: Updated tuning for the newest version of my modlibrary, which is now all this mod requires. Please download the new version; the link is in the description. I've fixed Notebook creations in progress showing up on Computers and vice versa, added immediate send to inventory for the Notebook on cancelling the interaction to prevent NPCs snagging it. I've also simplified the publishing options for Manuscripts, again requiring only my modlibrary.
22nd June 2026: Fixed a couple of missing strings (thank you, Ale)21st June 2026: Improved publishing compatibility, reduced conflicts, and added override-free support for the Bestselling Author aspiration
3rd May 2026: Fixed an LE that could occur when subscribing to Handwritten Hustlez. Thank you to Anna for the report!
20th April 2026: Fixed a few typos
5th April 2026: Updated to 32-bit instance IDs for the Royalty & Legacy dlc (prevents dropped careers). If your Sim already had any gigs in progress, a one-time LE may occur on the first load only. Make sure to delete the old version, as the file names have changed. Also added the publishing options from Write Books Overhaul for better compatibility.
6th February 2026: Fixed greyed-out interaction for mailing an article (thank you, a maru, for letting me know)
4th February 2026: Updated for the 2/3/2026 PC: 1.121.342.1030 / Mac: 1.121.342.1230 patch
3rd February 2026: Added a Custom Diary Entry under the Journaling pie menu category, as requested by The Solar System23rd January 2026: Added 3 new publishing options to the Mailbox → Notebook menu: Submit Creative Writing To... with a choice of The Writers' Collective, Perkatory Coffeehouse Zine, and The Regional Arts Journal. All offer the possibility of a small payout. Only Creative Writing Projects and Notebook Originals can be submitted.
Fixed missing moodlet text for a journaling buff
Added 'resubscribed' notification
Fixed NPC's swiping the Notebook
Added Fame & Entrepreneurship boosts to main publishing options (Requested by Ale)9th January 2026: Fixed the 'Sonnet' mini-genre so it appears correctly. Thank you to Solar Stars for the report.31st December 2025: Fixed an issue with the Writing Competition. Big thanks to Morzat for letting me know!
After weeks of restructuring, rewriting, redesigning, and reimagining, The Noteworthy Notebook Mod has been completely rebuilt 100% from scratch. Every feature has been rewritten for stability, immersion, and realism, and I'm really happy with it!
Here’s what’s new, improved, and freshly added:
📘 A More Realistic Writing Experience
Manuscripts are now physical items in your Sim’s inventory—bound pages, handwritten and tangible, just as a notebook should be.
Notebook Originals now behave like proper manuscripts, letting you publish them through the mailbox or Simazon.
The Kindling Collective has joined the indie publishing world, perfect for shorter works and notebook-based stories.
🖋️ Mini-Genres for Notebook Originals
Notebook Originals now have their own dedicated mini-genres that are actual books, not just icons—quicker to write than full novels and tailored to a variety of styles:
Conspiracy Fiction • Contemporary Romance • Cozy Mystery • Creepypasta • Crime Noir • Dark Fantasy • Dystopian • Fables • Fanfiction • Gothic Fiction • Historical Romance • Lyrics • Military Fiction • Paranormal Romance • Personal Memoir • Philosophical Essay • Romantic Comedy • Satirical Fiction • Sonnet • Steampunk • Urban Fantasy • Young Adult
A perfect option for Sims who want to write creatively without committing to a full novel!
📚 New Main Genres
Your Sims can now write in these fully fleshed-out main genres, regardless of DLC:
Thriller • Adventure • Historical Fiction • Crime • Supernatural • Tragedy • Self-Help • Short Stories • Fantasy • Sci-Fi • Mystery • Drama • Comedy • Children's • Poetry • Screenplay • Nonfiction • Horror • Biography • Romance
Each feels distinct, polished, and better integrated into gameplay.
📖 Skill Manuals, Reimagined
Every skill book from every pack you own now appears as an actual manual with a more immersive name, such as:
An Apothecary’s Handbook
Archaeology Field Manual
Guide to Improvisational Comedy
Health & Wellness Guide
…and many more.
Only manuals for packs you own will appear.Everything is 100% Base Game Compatible.
🏆 Writing Competition—Fully Recreated
The Prose & Plumbob Society's competition has been rebuilt with clear, visible goals, making the competition feel more structured, rewarding, and exciting.
💌 Cards, Letters, Pen Pals & Postcards
Design custom cards to gift or send. You can choose from different designs, display them, write in them, or even sell them in a shop or on Plopsy if you have Nifty Knitting.
Handwrite letters to Pen Pals and receive collectible postcards in return—a more personal way for Sims to connect.
✍️ Handwritten Hustlez—Rebuilt
This gig system has been recreated from scratch with better objectives, improved writing tasks, and all-new gigs to keep the hustle fresh.
📝 Journaling—Expansive & Immersive
The journaling feature has been completely redesigned, including:
Brand-new unlockable entries
Optional goal-setting with actual visible milestones
More mood, location, and experience-based writing prompts
A deeper sense of progression for dedicated journalers
✨ In short…
This is more than an update; it’s a full transformation.The Notebook Mod is now vastly more immersive, with dozens of new ways for Sims to write, create, express, and connect.
If you love storytelling gameplay, slice-of-life realism, or watching your Sims grow through their writing, this rebuild was made for you.
I also completely recreated the notebook itself, so there's a cover for every Sim. And no NPCs swiping it all the time... There are too many features to list here, so head to Hobbies & Activities in the Build Buy catalog or just search 'Notebook' to get started.
~midnitetech 💚
⚠️Required Mods & DLC:
❗Conflicts:
Any mod that affects saving progress when writing a book (like LMS's)
Download to C:\Users\YourName\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods (Script files must be no more than 1 folder deep).