A few Saturdays ago we looked at what art “is,” but what about the people behind the art? The way one sees the role of the artist in society and culture can be as personal and subjective as the pieces he...
If you are suffering from a lack of motivation as a writer, sometimes all you need is an inspirational “pick me up” that reminds you just why you endeavoured to write in the first place. We have compiled some of...
If you ever have trouble explaining what exactly your life as an artist entails or just why it is you do what you do, look no further. The world’s most creative minds have spent centuries trying to put words to...
Writers often like to wax eloquent on their craft. Sometimes, though, they just want to get real. We’ve rounded up some of the straightest talk on writing that we could find. From harsh-but-helpful advice to jaded-but-honest raisons d’être, these quips give...
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 interviewed...
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...