1. Start with a Number
Start your year of reading with a set number of books you would like to hit. Try beginning with an achievable goal. Twelve can be a great starting figure if you are just beginning...
As you may already be aware, every Tuesday on the Paperblanks Facebook page we feature creatives from all over the world and their artwork as part of our #PeopleOfPaperblanks series.
Now, we have created a People of Paperblanks group where...
After Collage-Artist Virginia Simpson-Magruder was profiled on our blog we received queries from our readers about how to create collages. Here, Virginia explains her personal technique and gives us tips on how to get started - with a Christmas...
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...
Last week on Writing Wednesday we spoke about the importance of getting physical when battling writer's block. It's not just physical fitness, however, that is important in boosting your brain power. Keeping your mind active and pushing your thoughts...
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...
Our Peek Inside… series takes a look inside people's journals to celebrate their imagination and inspire others. Please send us an email if you have a project that you would like to be featured.
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(c) Photograph by Andrea Marvan
For a very special Writing Wednesday this week, we're pleased to welcome Andrea Marvan, a guest blogger and freelance writer, editor and translator! You can check out more of her writing via UPPERCASE Magazine, Bridgeman...
Name: Valerie Parisius
Age: 34
City: Amsterdam
Country: The Netherlands
Places travelled: In the past two years I've been to Bali, Gili Islands, Singapore, Sumatra, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Borneo, Florida and Curaçao
Education: Accountancy, Business Administration, Fashion & Design
Occupation: Designer, illustrator, travel blogger
Loves:...
The first Tuesday of the month is upon us and with it comes our next batch of sketchbook prompts!
Be sure to join us in our People of Paperblanks Facebook group so you can share your work with the rest of the...