Our Literary Art Deco series pays homage to some of the lavish French book bindings of the Art Deco movement. The abstract illustrations of Serenade and Ballad reproduce two leather and gold covers crafted in the 1920s and 1930s,...
If you have found your way here (a blog by a journal-producing publishing company), we can assume you like books. Whether for journalling, creative writing or reading the works of others, books are a fundamental part of our society and...
Taking that first step toward your writing career can feel pretty daunting, especially if you aren't surrounded by fellow struggling creatives. And if you do manage to get your book published, there is no guarantee that a legion of...
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...
Creative writing can be an excellent outlet for you to express your innermost feelings, thoughts on current events, wishes for the world or most outlandish ideas. And the best part? There's no wrong way to write – so long...
Today is Handwriting Day, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate it than to highlight the beautiful penmanship of some of the great authors, thinkers and artists portrayed on the covers of our Embellished Manuscripts Collection.
Kahlil...
While a sketchbook can be an intimate and personal object, rarely to be shared, it can also be a source of inspiration to others. Peeking into someone else’s sketchbook we might see our own thoughts reflected, the documentation of...
As we move further into the year, each season offers an opportunity to refresh one’s mind and reflect on personal stories. Journalling prompts are a wonderful way to determine where to focus your energies and discover new directions.
To inspire...
October 31st is here and that means it's time for all of us at Paperblanks to wish you a Happy Halloween! In honour of this day of costumes, candies and spooky stories we've put together a list of the...
You know that you love being an artist, and you often get compliments on your creations. Now, how to turn these warm feelings into a profitable career? It can be difficult to take that leap from casual hobbyist to...