How to Safely Write Private Notes in Public Places
5 surprisingly useful secret writing systems for adults (and adventurous kids)
Some children have trouble processing their experiences and emotions. They’re often afraid of writing them down, because someone might see, or get angry, or — even worse — make fun.
I was one of those children.
It was at school that I discovered a channel for self expression that felt safe: the exciting world of secret codes! I still regularly use one of these codes today.
Imagine a professional setting where you can fearlessly add personal or confidential thoughts and insights to your regular notes. This is especially helpful when your notebook is on a shared table, open for anyone to read over your shoulder. Secret codes aren’t just for kids.
Let’s look at four writing systems that can stand alone as (relatively) secret codes.
1. Runes
Archeologists have found runes in inscriptions dating back as far as 150 CE. This was the script of the Vikings, and other Germanic-speaking people.
