Original Artwork: Plate 17 in Ginés Codina y Sert’s Composiciones Decorativas Era: 1890s Region: Spain For lovers of the magnificent flourish and the...
Sunday, September 25th marks the first day of this year’s Banned Books Week. Why should you care? After all, books...
For our “X Questions With” series, we’re speaking with talented individuals from around the world who have inspired us with...
You often hear advice for breaking bad habits, but what about those good habits you actually want to form? If...
It’s competition time here at Paperblanks! You could win a two-night stay in Ireland’s beautiful capital city (which is also home to our European office!) by posting a photo of your Paperblanks journal enjoying the summer. Simply share a picture of your...
Here at the Endpaper Blog, we pride ourselves on giving useful advice to fellow writers. Of course, not every tip out there is actually helpful! Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion, which means that a lot of...
Our Accordion Boxes take the functional file folder to the next level, by adorning the exterior with some of our most beautiful and popular designs. High-quality, durable materials, including magnets in the flap, create a long-lasting piece of home or...
Writer’s block is one of the most common writing subjects because it happens to every. single. writer. So don’t worry, you’re not alone. There are many ways to help snap yourself out of a creative funk! Sometimes all you need is...
Travelling and writing have always gone well together. There is nothing better to awaken your creativity than to shake up your routine and get out on the road (Kerouac had the right idea!). Of course, not every holiday needs to...
An interesting plot may entice someone to pick up your book, but it’s the characters you create that will keep readers coming back for more. A character is the reader’s connection to the storyline: the eyes and ears through which one...
Ah, the rose. The flower most storied and maligned. Our Holly Rose cover is inspired by a watercolour found inside an 18th-century Persian book cover. The original was most certainly a celebration of the luxury and refinement of Persian life and...
Writing, like any other pursuit, must be undertaken regularly in order to develop your skills and techniques. It is important to figure out a routine that works for you and stick to it, but if you are having trouble determining...
One of our very first Paperblanks journal collections featured 19th-century botanical illustrations on the covers. Ever since then, we have been in love with the idea of combining the splendour of nature with journalling, and what better way to do...
A foundational course in most philosophy programs is “Critical Thinking,” and the lessons it imparts can be applied to all endeavours and academic pursuits. Of course, this includes writing. Critical thinking is all about learning to ignore your gut instincts and...