Writing in all its forms is a fantastic way to cultivate self-expression, build communication, and spark creativity.
Whether you find that inspiration comes to you right away or takes a little coaxing instead, it sometimes helps to look to writers...
You have written something you are really proud of. You want the rest of the world to read it, too. Great! So, how to go about getting it out there?
There are two routes to publishing – the traditional publishing houses...
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or have been thinking about incorporating journalling into your life for some time, it’s always helpful to have a place to start.
One of the many benefits of journalling is that it encourages self-awareness, which...
Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) this year? We know setting the goal to complete a novel in a month is not for the faint of heart, and any writer – emerging or published – has...
Tomorrow is International Museum Day, so what better place to visit on our Literary Landmarks tour than a museum dedicated to one of the most well known literary characters of all time? The Sherlock Holmes Museum, located at the...
We love libraries because they are home to books. And when said books are also home to libraries? Well, that's even better!
Libraries turn up as settings, even as characters themselves, in works of art more often than you would think....
While there is no one answer to penning the next great novel, there are definitely some similarities in the writing habits of successful authors. No surprise here: Writing takes work. And though it may seem overwhelming to be faced...
Is there a difference between creating art and actually being an artist? Some would argue that anyone with a desire to create can be an artist, while others would likely find that an insult to the accomplished, hardworking artists...
This year we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Paperblanks, but our story begins even earlier than that. Paperblanks is a part of the Hartley & Marks family, a publishing and design company whose origins lie in an old...
Nobel Prize–winning literary modernist T.S. Eliot would have celebrated his 125th birthday today, and though he has long since passed his legacy remains very much alive to this day. Even if you profess not to love poetry, there is...