The Inkwell Gazette

Have you ever woken up one day thinking, "I really want to go on a date," thinking that would be the most romantic experience of your life? Or maybe there is someone you're truly interested in and would like to take out. Whatever it may be, does it ever come to mind to think of the long-term possibility, or just to have fun? I've seen that these days, romantic relationships are treated so casually compared to the formal ways of the past. Most people these days don't seem to want to get married anymore, and there seems to be a big emphasis on telling young people that you're wasting your youth if you get married while you're in your 20s. We also see that most people don't want to carry the responsibility of being married and handling things like a home and food. Over the years, the cost of living has gone up, and because of that, we see fewer and fewer people wanting to have kids. They believe kids are a financial burden on their lives, and due to this,...

Do you remember back in school learning how to write? Perhaps you might remember when your teacher had you pick up a pencil and write out the letters of the alphabet many times. Or when you were in first grade, learning cursive for the first time. It was always one of the most exciting things to learn because you could add so many of your own personal touches to the writing. Maybe you made it more rounded, or maybe you slanted your writing and added flourishes. Whatever it may be, it was such a fun thing to learn. Realizing how to improve your handwriting is an art form that stays with you for life. Sadly, in the last couple of years, we have seen a decline in handwriting, most notably cursive, as we have seen technology take over our writing, such as keyboards and mobile phones. There seems to be an argument that it's more important we teach our kids to type, rather than have good handwriting. The problem is, if we eliminate cursive, that means that kids can no longer ...

  A Complete Guide to Distraction-Free Drafting Are you sitting at your desk right now, struggling to even write your novel? You might be wondering if it is a good idea to shut down your computer. Is it actually possible to draft a book using analog tools? Famous authors like Jane Austen might come to mind. You might imagine yourself holding a quill pen and dipping it into an inkwell. Whatever your creative dreams look like, I will walk you through the exact process of how to write a novel by hand . Step 1: Gather Your Minimalist Writing Tools Before putting pen to paper, you need a clear idea. A solid concept is the most important part of the writing process. Once you have your plot figured out, it is time to choose your physical materials. You do not need anything fancy or expensive to get started: Budget Notepads : I usually find the cheapest notepads available and draft my manuscripts straight onto those. Pencil or Pen : Choose what works best for you. Personally, I...