It would be easy to believe that fiction writing and journal writing are mutually exclusive endeavours, but as the writers below have so eloquently put it – that’s definitely not the case. Journals can of course be places to make...
The Wednesday curse of “hump day” doesn’t apply just to office workers but to anyone trying to make it through the monotony of the week. If you find your creativity lagging mid-week, you’re not alone. Break through the dreaded Wednesday...
Things are getting spooky today at the Endpaper Blog as we take you on a tour of the final resting places of our favourite writers and literary characters. From the mysterious “Poe Toaster” (get the full story here) to the real...
Writers like Quentin Tarantino and Neil Gaiman are known for being on at forefront of cutting-edge cinema and literature, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they can’t be a little bit old-fashioned, too. They are also writers who are vocal about...
We know that keeping a journal can be a very private endeavour, one that helps you truly understand yourself. But can it actually help you become a better author? Well, some of our favourite authors are no strangers to the...
Can you only write after your second cup of coffee? Does your whole day seem off if you don’t begin a brainstorming session in the dark? Well, you’re not alone. Writers, like athletes, are known for their habits and superstitions...
It’s easy to look at the works and career of an author whom you admire and wish that you could pick his or her brain for some writing advice. However, what works for one writer doesn’t necessarily work for all,...
If you live in or have ever visited a city that can lay claim to being the birthplace of a historical figure, you’ve no doubt noticed the official plaque outside the former residence. Many of these buildings are actually still...