Posts Tagged ‘Writing’

A Week at a Time »

A Week at a Time

Recently, my journal has been full of statements like this: Well, another week has come and gone. I can not believe what happened this week! A week has passed already. See, that's my normal writing schedule, once a week. It's funny how I am a weekly writer and not a daily one , like so many of you bloggers out there I admire so much. I

Moleskine in Red »

Moleskine in Red

I spotted these guys at Barnes and Noble..... They're red! What a lovely shade! I've got the perfect red Diamine ink and my Gold Sheaffer Agio would compliment this Moleskine so perfectly. Glorious! What a lovely color!

Fun Ink Day 2010 »

Fun Ink Day 2010

I think we pen, letter-writing and doodle enthusiasts can get on board with this, no? If you're feeling it, whip out your favorite color ink on: Friday, February 12, 2010 And, if you've got the time, post photos up throughout the day on Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, your blog--wherever and let Mr. Guilt know! Mr. Guilt started Fun Ink Day and you

Diamine Ink Monaco Red Review »

Diamine Ink Monaco Red Review

Yum. Just yum. Diamine is my favorite brand of ink. It's a brand I wouldn't have tried unless Doug Kennedy at Appointments in Cincinnati had recommended it to me. Appointments is a little shop downtown and they've determined, through trial and error, that Diamine is truly outstanding. Most people have not heard of it. I received

Tools of the Trade | The Elements of Style »

Tools of the Trade | The Elements of Style

Writing is such an important tool we all have but seldom use. I mean, really use. We write things all the time; the grocery list, our signatures, notes taken during a meeting; the list goes on. But do you ever really write anything? When's the last time you did? Better yet, do you write well? This is one of my favorite books: Wiliam

Correspondence | How to write a letter to your pen pal »

Correspondence | How to write a letter to your pen pal

For most, establishing a decent relationship with a far-away pen pal is likely not a concern. Very few people have pen pals nowadays. And even fewer get past that first letter. As someone who's had pen pals over the past 9 years, I'd like to share with you my tips for writing a good letter: How to Write a Great Letter to Your Pen Pal: 1. Use

Correspondence | A Guide To Modern-Day Pen Pals »

Correspondence | A Guide To Modern-Day Pen Pals

Pen pal. When you hear that, do you think of childhood? Of writing a letter, sending it out and desperately waiting for a response from a pen pal? Maybe a response that just never came? It's different when you're an adult. I've been writing letters with people all over the world since I was about 15. It is a truly rewarding activity; but it's

Fountain Pens »

I write with a fountain pen about 90% of the time. Why? My handwriting looks better I don't have a 'death grip' on the pen like I do with a ball point It truly is easier to write with It makes writing more enjoyable It seems that in the pen aisles (my favorite aisle) of today's office supply stores the focus is on ink. Do you