Empowering Individuality

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For some people, the possibilities a blank book suggests are inspiring. For many of us though, they're simply overwhelming. To take the fear out of writing on that first blank page, we've lined up five unconventional ways of using...
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...
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...
On a Writing Wednesday at the end of August we talked about how sticking to a routine will boost your writing proficiency. But what happens when a writing ritual is taken to an extreme? When does a helpful habit...
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...
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...
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...
September is here and for many of us it means back-to-school season. While that might look different this year, the thought of brand-new school supplies and the excuse to buy new stationery always gets us excited. And as creatives and...
Sometimes at the Endpaper Blog we get the unique opportunity to offer a platform to creative journallers from around the world. Today, we are excited to welcome writer, blogger and self-described "stationery fan" Rose as she gives insight into the...
With Halloween just past and fall still in full swing there remain lots of reasons to feel spooky. And for those who relish this feeling, there’s no better activity than settling into a gripping thriller on a cold and...