In the past, we've espoused the many cognitive benefits of writing by hand, especially when it comes to taking notes in a meeting or lecture. But did you know the same scientific basis of these claims can also help improve...
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and everyone just seems a little bit nicer. It must be summer!
Just because school's out doesn't mean we should take a vacation from writing. From spreading out a blanket in a...
Taking time out of your busy life to write in a journal can sometimes feel like a luxury you can't afford. But daily writing (or at least writing somewhat regularly) can actually help to make that hectic schedule feel...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...