Ever wondered about the writing rituals of famous writers? Explore the strange habits of the world’s most popular authors and learn some tricks for yourself.

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Staying on top of your budget helps foster a healthy relationship with money. Through careful planning and regular tracking, you can make your finances go further, understand where and how you spend your money, and ultimately reach your saving goals. Thankfully, budgeting doesn’t have to be boring. There are plenty of creative ways to inspire…

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As the cold, dark nights finally get shorter, we’re looking ahead to warm Spring days and hours spent writing in the sun. To get us into the spirit, here are some cheery Spring writing ideas that are sure to awaken your writing bones. Dust off those creative cobwebs, crack the spine of a fresh journal,…

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As we welcome in the New Year and outline our goals for the next twelve months, you may be wondering how best to go about achieving them. One way to keep your productivity in check and visualise your ambitions is with a manifestation journal. Attract more positivity into your life by writing down what you…

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If you have a eulogy to write, we send you our deepest condolences as you will have recently lost someone you were close to. At what can be one of the most challenging times of your life, the additional pressure to write a eulogy that perfectly captures the essence of your loved one can weigh…

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Few things are more isolating in life than living with a life-threatening illness; even those with a support network of family and friends around them can feel alone in company as people may tread on eggshells around them, treat them as a patient at all times, or choose not to share news with them like…

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When it comes to letter writing, one of the most frequent questions we hear is, “What should I write to my pen pal about?” It seems that many of us love the idea of writing to someone but, when it comes down to it, we aren’t quite sure what we should be saying to a…

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Recently on the blog, we shared how to create traditional wax seals; however, it is also possible to create faux wax seals, and so that’s what we are going to share with you today. You might be wondering why anyone would want to make a faux wax seal. Well, if you’d like to create a…

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Nothing finishes a letter or envelope off quite like a wax seal — they are attractive to look at and show the recipient that you put time and thought into your letter. In this article, we’ll take a quick look at the history of the wax seal and then explain how to create one for…

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2020 was a sad year and effectively a write-off for most, so many people are feeling a glimmer of hope when it comes to the thought of a fresh new year. What better way to plan your new year out than with a beautiful diary? In this article, we’ll walk you through how to choose…

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