Whether you’re looking for a new journal to record your deepest thoughts, what you’re grateful for, or to clarify your goals for the year ahead, there's no doubt that journalling helps to create more meaning in your day-to-day.
So, if...
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...
Tomorrow is Mary Shelley’s birthday, and we’ve decided to fête the famous author by getting a head start on Hallowe’en and defending the top five misunderstood monsters in literature. Mary Shelley, the daughter of feminist philosopher Mary Wollstonecraft, wrote...
However you choose to use your Paperblanks journal – whether that’s writing, sketching, painting, collaging or simply a space for you – the paper is a crucial part of the experience.
At Paperblanks we know that the quality of the...
As readers may know, we're "book people" here at Paperblanks - we've always treated the physical book as an art piece and a thing of beauty. So naturally we're fascinated by the debates and discussions and stats surrounding e-books...
This Sunday is International Literacy Day, an annual event held September 8th to raise people's awareness of and concern for literacy issues around the world. This date was first claimed for the promotion of literacy by UNESCO (the United...
January usually comes with a long list of resolutions that may include picking up a new skill or honing an existing one. As the year progresses we might be tempted to drop this resolution, but it’s important to remember...
There’s a certain element of comfort in spending an afternoon at a bookstore: sitting in the cozy armchairs, finding treasures in the special collections section, connecting with people from the neighbourhood or from afar, seeing young readers discovering the magic...
Name: Linda Shackelford
Age: 31
City: Auckland
Country: New Zealand
Places: I’ve lived in the UK, Ireland, Canada and Australia but spent most time in the beautiful surroundings of my homeland, New Zealand. I’ve travelled extensively around Europe, to countries including the Netherlands,...
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or have been thinking about incorporating journalling into your life for some time, it’s always helpful to have a place to start.
One of the many benefits of journalling is that it encourages self-awareness, which...