A lot of what goes into a journal is one’s personal thoughts and reflections dealing with insecurities, feelings of vulnerability...
With at least another month or two of cold weather left in this winter, you’re still likely to find yourself...
Using a sketchbook to work on drafts for a larger art project is a clear usage choice for such a...
For many, the post-holiday “blahs” penetrate all aspects of life. In this cold, dark, seemingly endless month of January it’s...
If you’ve ever found yourself swept up in the “serial comma” debate, you’re likely familiar with the intensity of opinions that can arise from this seemingly simple piece of punctuation. However, as the Times of London can attest, sometimes a...
Congratulations – you’ve made it through the shortest day of the year and over the hump into 2015. Now what? It can be hard to start the year off with a bang when the days are so dark and cold...
We love a good inspirational quote. It is often difficult to put into words one’s own feelings on a particular subject, so when someone else eloquently sums it up, that “A-ha!” moment can be incredibly invigorating. When it comes to...
“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson It’s hard to believe, but the eve of 2015 is upon us. Whether or not you habitually make resolutions for the new year,...
Name: Sarah Todd Taylor Age: 42 Hometown: Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales Occupation: Higher Education Places: I have lived in Yorkshire and Wales and have visited Florence, Barcelona and Berlin. In the United Kingdom, I have stayed in Scotland, Derbyshire, the Lake District and Dartmoor. I love...
Thinking about taking the leap from “casual doodler” to “serious artist”? We know that this idea can sometimes feel overwhelming, as trying to put on paper something that seems so clear in your mind is not always easy. To help...
Looking for a literary component for your next vacation? Why not actually step into the mind of your favourite author as you explore the places that inspired some incredibly influential pieces of writing? To help plan your next trip, here’s...
While browsing Instagram a few weeks ago we came across an absolutely fascinating video of one of our Nocturnelle journals. No ordinary notebook, this one had been mechanically modified to have a password-protected security system! Check out the video: To learn more...
There’s a certain unpleasant stigma surrounding doodles. For whatever reason, they’ve gained a bad reputation as being “lazy,” or the art of the untalented. Doodles, however, are exactly the opposite of that: They are the mark of a busy and...
If you tell someone that you are a writer, they will no doubt be ready to offer you unsolicited opinions regarding story arcs or character development. If you actually ask for advice, this outpouring of “helpful” tips and suggestions is likely to...