George Orwell is widely regarded as a literary pioneer, and for good reason. His keen awareness of social injustice and opposition to totalitarianism, largely inspired by the time he spent in Burma as an English soldier and policeman, have...
October is International School Library Month, an annual celebration whose connection to writing is obvious. After all, without libraries, how would people read your writing?
School libraries, especially, are important in encouraging a love of writing and appreciation for the...
We are proud to welcome Mimosa to our Poetry in Bloom series. A signature Paperblanks design, Poetry in Bloom is much loved by our community all around the world, and we are so excited to introduce this design in...
Whether it’s the fresher air, the beautiful foliage or the feeling of new beginnings, it’s no surprise that many authors have been inspired by autumn. To mark its arrival, we’ve collected some of the most beautiful autumnal literary and...
Another highlight of our Fall 2025 release and a new addition to our Embellished Manuscripts Collection is Goethe, Faust. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) stands as one of the greatest poets, writers, and dramatists in German literature, as well...
April is here and, as we peel away the layers of winter, blooms peeking everywhere bring a joyous creative energy that ought to be poured onto a page. Whether you are writing in your journal or drawing in your...
If you’re a writer, you’ll know the importance of possessing the right tools and part of your toolbox should be the correct writing space. Your space is, first and foremost, a work area. But it’s worthwhile creating one that...
As with any art or skill, some people are more naturally gifted as writers than others. But that doesn’t mean that it’s not possible to improve your skills through hard work and dedication! Honing the craft of writing can...
With voice recorders and keyboards available on every cell phone, the need to jot down quick notes is being eliminated. What was once the language of private detectives, reporters and historians is now relegated to the courtroom and with...
We love libraries because they are home to books. And when said books are also home to libraries? Well, that's even better!
Libraries turn up as settings, even as characters themselves, in works of art more often than you would think....