The art of writing can take all forms – from prose to poetry, short stories to songs. Today, we’re taking a look at that last craft, one that often gets left out of the “proper” writing discussion but that takes...
Here at our Vancouver office we know that we’ve been very, very lucky this winter. The cherry blossoms have been out for at least a month and the daffodils are in full bloom – sure signs that spring is on...
So many topics have been covered as fellow authors wax eloquently on the craft of writing – from finding inspiration to moving past writer’s block to clichés to avoid, the list goes on. The commonality between the most popular sayings is...
Finding our latest “Peek Insider,” Maeve, was a truly serendipitous experience. A lifelong journaller and longtime Paperblanks® fan, Maeve had even filled out an entry in her journal (before we got in touch) answering questions as if she was being...
For many, the post-holiday “blahs” penetrate all aspects of life. In this cold, dark, seemingly endless month of January it’s easy to suffer a sense of letdown after the excitement of the holiday season. If you’re finding your creative spirit...
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...
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...
Writing Wednesday usually means helpful advice and words of wisdom from those who have dedicated their lives to writing. However, as we learned with this post on “How (Not) to Write Like a Famous Author,” the act of being a...
February is a month for lovers. Cupid, St. Valentine, your friendly neighbourhood librarian. Yes, that’s right. This month isn’t just one to celebrate your sweetheart, it’s also Library Lovers Month, a time to remember the very important role that libraries...
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 no...