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...
When we say that "we believe that art should have a place in all aspects of life," we aren't exaggerating. A passion for creativity, especially for the book arts, is something shared by all members of the Paperblanks family, even...
There are lots of tips out there for getting the most out of a journal for writing, but what about the sketching side of things? For the non-artist it may be easy to imagine simply filling up a notebook...
We're well on our way to the end of November and if you're still on track to complete 1667 words a day, give yourself a pat on the back! Completing the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) challenge can be...
On a recent trip to Egypt, Nadine (a talented bookbinder and the designer behind Hartley & Marks' other notebook line, Paper-Oh) brought along her Morris Iris Midi journal as she toured Cairo. About the visit, Nadine writes:
Here are two photos from my...
At its very core, writing is a bit of a dichotomy as it can be both a highly personal and an incredibly public endeavour. While not all of us share our journals with the rest of the world, the...
Around the world the second Tuesday of November is recognised as Young Readers Day, a chance to focus on the importance of promoting literacy in children as a means of empowerment and enrichment. If you're a writer wanting to...
Our latest Peek Inside comes from Natascha, a creative artist and Harry Potter enthusiast, who was inspired by the sketchbooks of Oscar Alfaro, a fellow Peek Inside artist. About her journals, Natascha writes:
I actually own more than one Paperblanks journal,...
While an aspiring author may want to believe that good talent and quality writing will prevail, we are too often faced with the hard truth that we are not living in a true meritocracy. Yes, the hardworking single mum...
Between our Peek Inside posts and our Artist Profile series, we're often taking a look inside the Paperblanks notebooks of some very creative journallers and sketchers. But it's rare indeed that we get to appreciate the unique direction in...