Lucy Williams, Author at The Pen Company Blog

How to write a book

April 23, 2018 ♦

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Sitting down to write a book can feel very overwhelming. When it comes to writing, many might assume that getting published is the hardest part, but the truly difficult part is the writing itself. Despite it being a highly creative process, the best way to tackle creating such a large…

How to write a letter to a friend

April 9, 2018 ♦

Letter Writing

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Writing a letter to a dear friend is like giving them a surprise gift. If you’d like to make someone’s day, this blog post outlines how to write a great letter which is guaranteed to make your friend smile. There are many reasons you might want to write a letter…

4 ways sending a handwritten letter could save you money

March 19, 2018 ♦

Letter Writing

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Not only is writing a handwritten letter an enjoyable thing to do, which can brighten the day of friends and family, but it is also a useful tool which can provide you with a few methods of saving money. And who doesn’t like to save money? Grab your pen and…

How to decorate an envelope

March 5, 2018 ♦

Art & Crafts, Letter Writing

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Handwritten letters are a wonderful thing, and after spending time sitting down to write a letter it is nice to also spend some time considering how to present it. The first thing the letter recipient will see is the envelope, so it is worth putting some effort into how it…

How to write a ballad

February 19, 2018 ♦

Poetry

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Ballads are a narrative written in a poetic form. While they’re long, they are not hard to write, and can be real fun to write, too. With that in mind, I have summarised some of the key characteristics of a ballad below, so you can have a go at writing…

5 tips for writing a Valentine’s Day card

February 1, 2018 ♦

Greetings Cards, Seasonal

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It is February – the month of love. If you are in a relationship, or if there’s someone special who you’d like to be in a relationship with, the chances are you will be sending them a St. Valentine’s Day card on the 14th of the month. Some people know…

Why handwriting is so important

January 18, 2018 ♦

Handwriting

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With discussion in the news lately about whether schools should continue to teach cursive handwriting or not, you could be forgiven for seeing handwriting as an unimportant aspect of a modern, digital life. However, I believe that handwriting should be treasured, and I’ll outline the reasons why below. Sure, there’s…

Faber-Castell: the brand behind the stationery

January 11, 2018 ♦

Meet the Brand

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A pioneering brand, and one of the oldest industrial companies in the world, A. W. Castell, as it was then known, was founded in 1761 in Stein, near Nuremberg in Germany. Cabinet maker Kaspar Faber set up the company, and it has been a true family passion ever since, continued…

Fabulous festive words from the past

December 19, 2017 ♦

Christmas

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We all know words such as “snowball”, “mistletoe” and “carols”, but what about “rumball”, “bubbly-jock” and “kissing bough”? There are some wonderful wintry words from the past which have fallen out of common use. Learn about them here, and why not try bringing them back with your friends and family…

Tips for keeping your New Year’s Resolutions

December 13, 2017 ♦

Seasonal

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The new year is edging closer, and with it comes the promises we make to ourselves to try and be a better person the following year. These promises come in many forms, although some of the most popular resolutions include getting fit, losing weight, quitting smoking, starting a new hobby…