Ink on Paper - thoughts on journaling and creative writing

40 Days of Giveaways 2022

40 Days of Giveaways 2022

In the giving spirit of Lent, I'm giving away lots of fountain pen and writing-related goodies daily. To follow up last year's giveaways, I'd like to make the giveaways more...
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Ink Flight #61, February 2022

Ink Flight #61, February 2022

Most of the time, when someone slides into the @inkjournal DM's, it's to advertise some bogus NFT project, pay for "likes" or some other unsolicited spam. Seldom does a great...
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5 Best Books to Improve Your Writing

5 Best Books to Improve Your Writing

Many of us have memories, some more pleasant than others, about learning how to write. Elementary schools (at least ones in the USA) teach kids how to write an essay...
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Falling out of Love with a Pen

Falling out of Love with a Pen

Recall the moment you first laid eyes on that gorgeous piece. Maybe it was the online description, the breathtaking photos, or just a moment of weakness. With butterflies in your...
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Ink Flight #60, January 2022

Ink Flight #60, January 2022

This month, we celebrate 5 years of Ink Flights with a brand that has been with us since the beginning. Travel the great cities of America with seven new colors...
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Daily Journal Prompts to Live Intentionally

Daily Journal Prompts to Live Intentionally

How do you turn your hopes and dreams into reality?Many of the thoughts and ideas that live inside our heads are brilliant and full of potential energy. Yet, it won't...
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Ink Flight #59, December 2021

Ink Flight #59, December 2021

Upon first seeing the name DOMINANT INDUSTRY, it conjures an image of a bespectacled business tycoon eager to crush all competitors. In reality, this South Korean ink manufacturer is a...
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Ink Flight #58, November 2021

Ink Flight #58, November 2021

This month, we adventure into the stars to explore brilliant constellations - brought to you by South Korea's Colorverse Ink. Instead of traveling lightyears across deep space, this new ink...
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Ink Flight #57, October 2021

Ink Flight #57, October 2021

Instead of "Trick or Treat," this month's Ink Flight Box is like an "Ink AND Treat." As most of you know, the Ink Flight usually focuses on one brand of...
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Promptober 2021 - Writing Prompt Challenge

Promptober 2021 - Writing Prompt Challenge

If you are a creative ink slinger, chances are you've heard (or possibly participated in) the annual Inktober challenge. Started by illustrator Jake Parker in 2009 to develop positive daily...
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Ink Flight #56, September 2021

Ink Flight #56, September 2021

As an ink enthusiast, one gets excited about a new collection of inks from a great brand as if it was a new season of great TV show. Such was...
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Ink Flight #55, August 2021

Ink Flight #55, August 2021

A couple of months ago, my cohost on the Pentertainment Podcast, Master Sensei PenBoyRoy, asked if there was anyone out there in the pen world that considers "Stipula" to be their...
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