Device for attaching a writing utensil to a notebook

A notebook having a notebook perimeter, the notebook comprising:

• a cover;
• a writing utensil holding portion extending from the cover outside of the notebook perimeter;
• and
• a securing implement secured to the writing utensil holding portion and configured to hold a writing utensil between the securing instrument and the holding portion such that the writing utensil is outside of the notebook perimeter.

A system comprising:

• an apparatus having a writing surface, the apparatus defining a perimeter;
• and
• a writing utensil holder having an apparatus attachment portion and a writing utensil holding portion, the writing utensil holding portion having a writing utensil securing implement secured thereto;
• the apparatus attachment portion configured to attach to the apparatus so that:
• the apparatus attachment portion is within the perimeter when the apparatus attachment portion is attached to the apparatus;
• and
• the writing utensil securing implement is outside of the perimeter when the apparatus attachment portion is attached to the apparatus.

A writing utensil holder comprising:

• a substrate;
• a writing utensil securing implement configured to hold a writing utensil;
• and
• an apparatus attachment portion configured to attach the writing utensil holder to an apparatus defining a perimeter and having a writing surface;
• wherein the writing utensil holder is configured such that the writing utensil securing implement is outside of the perimeter when the apparatus attachment portion is attached to the apparatus.