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Keren Taylor, founder of WriteGirl.org tells us her story.... I was a singer/songwriter in New York City, and was invited to lead some songwriting workshops for teens. That was really impactful for me. I saw firsthand how much teens really did not like to write — but also how their energy shifted when they were inspired, with some guidance. I knew I wanted to do more of that, and help igni... Read more
Preserving Memories with DIY Mixed Media Crafts
Shuffling boxes around in the closet you stumble on an old shoebox of pictures. As you sit down t...
Back to School, Back to Youth: My Journal Takes Me There
In my eighth grade English class, my teacher gave us a “puke on paper” exercise. Like any 14-yea...
Amalfi: Papyrus, Parchment, and Our Fondness for a Perfect Writing Paper
“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.” ― Anaïs Nin Deep inside everyone...
Discovering my Mother’s Journals
One of the greatest discoveries I ever made in my young life was my mother’s journal. As I remem...
The Astonishing History of Journaling
The history of journaling dates back to the Han dynasty — and possibly even farther. Have you eve...
Paper Nostalgia
My first words danced out on the lines in my 5th birthday journal. The little ballerina on the co...
Journals – Time Capsules to the Soul
The sun-kissed photograph sitting on the mantelpiece of my parent’s home is of me at 3-years-old....
How Bullet Journaling Saved My Senior Year of Undergrad
Senior year of undergrad is the busiest and craziest year for all students. Senior theses are due...
The Joys of Giving
There's just something so special about this time of year. It seems as though the period from Tha...
Finding Your Niche: Travel & Food Journaling
When it comes to journaling I’ve come to realize, there really is no “wrong” way to do it. The wh...
Wine Journals: A More Refined Approach to Writing
When is the last time you recorded your daily thoughts, dreams, hopes, or sorrows? In the electro...
3 Unexpected Places to Find Your Inspiration and Unleash Creativity
Have you ever marveled at a Renaissance painting or found yourself swept away in a Puccini aria?...