Halloween is a brilliant time to get creative, whether it's fashioning your own costume, rustling up some eerie treats or crafting some spooky stories — there’s always something to sink your teeth into.
With so many tales and stories...
Our new Still Life Burst cover is based on a painting by Jan van Huysum (1682–1749) that seems to burst off the canvas. A seduction of the eye and a jolt of passion for the soul, Van Huysum's “still...
Browsing original manuscripts, opening tightly guarded vaults to discover a treasured diary, finding obscure notes about fascinating historical characters or getting lost exploring the intricate nooks of a library’s archive – these are the kinds of adventures in literary...
October is International School Library Month, an annual celebration whose connection to writing is obvious. After all, without libraries, how would people read your writing?
School libraries, especially, are important in encouraging a love of writing and appreciation for the...
After last year's successful calligraphy event (and just in time for Mother's Day), Paperblanks and the New York Public Library's Readers and Writers Shop are again joining forces to offer a special calligraphy signing afternoon. If you are going...
Creative writing can be an excellent outlet for you to express your innermost feelings, thoughts on current events, wishes for the world or most outlandish ideas. And the best part? There's no wrong way to write – so long...
There's something magical about a fountain pen. This old-school medium instantly connects you with the greatest writers and artists from history, while providing a smooth and fluid drawing experience. If you're new to the fountain pen game, the idea...
Whether you’re looking for a new journal to record your deepest thoughts, what you’re grateful for, or to clarify your goals for the year ahead, there's no doubt that journalling helps to create more meaning in your day-to-day.
So, if...
There is nothing like curling up in front of the fire with a cup of cocoa and a good book on Christmas Eve. But if you are like us, the annual tradition of reading a Christmas story can...
If your approach to organization could use an overhaul, or you simply want to hold yourself more accountable and adopt some better habits, our dot-grid planners may be just the tool for you.
One of the beauties of this style...