In the arts, we often to refer to "the muse" as this mythological source of inspiration, one that is often just out of reach. When we are able to tap into it we are able to reach great creative...
Halloween is a brilliant time to get creative, whether it's fashioning your own costume, rustling up some eerie treats or crafting some spooky stories — there’s always something to sink your teeth into.
With so many tales and stories...
Today we celebrate what would have been the 128th birthday of controversial literary figure D.H. Lawrence. Or, can we really say 'celebrate'? This is, after all, an author who had only one positive obituary. Celebration or not, there is...
Late in 2013, a letter tied to the fight for American independence was found in a Manhattan museum's attic. Addressed to "the people of Britain," the twelve-page letter handwritten by Robert R. Livingston goes into great detail about the...
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...
Living a creative life requires constant care and nourishment, the right amount of digging deep and letting things flow, holding on to ideas and releasing them. It might feel exhausting. Yet, in the words of Maya Angelou, “You can’t...
One of our favourite cover series is our Embellished Manuscripts Collection. We love working with libraries and private collectors to find the original handwritten drafts behind some of the world's best-loved stories.
But sometimes the mystery behind a manuscript just...
If you've ever wanted to explore your creative writing talents, you may have tried the usual genres of romance, thriller, or perhaps even comedy. But have you ever considered what it might be like to look a bit closer...
If you’re looking forward to the arrival of spring, then perhaps getting things in order isn’t far from your mind either. Paperblanks planners are excellent tools to help you plan, prioritize and stick to your goals.
So, whether you use...
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...