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If you are feeling blue and in need of a little pick-me-up, there's nothing better than having an instant reminder of all the things that make you happy. Keeping a gratitude journal is one way to help keep positivity at...
The time has finally arrived! The first Tuesday of the month is upon us and we are excited to announce that we have released the very first set of #PeopleofPaperblanks sketchbook prompts to the Paperblanks App and Facebook group. If...
If it seems difficult to fit all your ideas into one novel, then writing a short story feels like an impossible hurdle. However, if you are celebrating National Short Story Month or taking part in the Story-a-Day Challenge, you...
Art brings us together. It is the conductor thread that unites people from across generations and walks of life with a shared complicity – 100M was proof of that. The collective exhibition (where M stands for Mujeres, women) featured...
For our "X Questions With" series, we're speaking with talented individuals from around the world who have inspired us with their creativity and passion. If you have a story to tell or someone you'd like to see profiled, let...
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...
For centuries art has been used as a vessel for expressing our customs and traditions, and as a reflection of our times, but most importantly, art has been used as a tool to reflect and explore our own feelings...
A lot of what goes into a journal is one's personal thoughts and reflections dealing with insecurities, feelings of vulnerability and hopes for the future. But what about what makes you happy right now? When journalling, it's easy to...
Our Peek Inside… series takes a look inside peoples’ personal journals to celebrate their creativity and inspire others. Message us at facebook@hartleyandmarks.com if you have a project that you would like to be featured. This month we asked French web...
This week on Writing Wednesday, we are pleased to welcome Caroline from Culture Coverage as a guest blogger. Check out her tips for promoting your work (for free) below! You have overcome numerous setbacks and dedicated countless hours to perfecting...