We are past halfway through NaNoWriMo. It probably hasn’t been easy, but you are almost there! Inspired by comments from this year’s participants, we have compiled a list of how to stay motivated to write. We hope to help...
If you’ve been following along, you probably know that every November we get excited about NaNoWriMo. National Novel Writing Month began in 1999 as a daunting but straightforward challenge: to write 50,000 words of a novel in 30 days....
Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) this year? For some writers, the titanic task of completing a novel in a month feels overwhelming. For others, the challenge is just the push they need to sit down...
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...
Yesterday, September 22nd, was Dear Diary Day and to celebrate we present seven of the greatest thinkers, adventurers and artists of all time who kept their thoughts preserved in a journal. Their notes – at times meticulous, at times...
While it’s hard to say goodbye to the warm days of leisure during summer break, September and the back-to-school season can mark a stage of new beginnings and exciting plans. Whether you are returning to the classroom yourself (virtually...
"All in all, it was a never-to-be-forgotten summer... one of those summers which, in a fortunate combination of delightful weather, delightful friends, and delightful doing, come as near perfection as anything can come in this world." – L.M. Montgomery
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As creatives, sometimes we might feel overwhelmed by self-doubt, imposter’s syndrome or creative block. When we lack motivation or find it impossible to list our achievements, it’s important to pause and reflect on our creative journey and the many...
May is here and with this new month we welcome the renaissance of our gardens and neighbourhoods, and as new life breaks through the ground we are reminded of the small marvels that bring us joy. At Paperblanks, nature...
On April 22 we celebrate Earth Day. It is a good reminder to be kind to our planet, to cherish it and to do our part to minimize our impact on it, not only today but every day. It...