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Writing

Sherlock Holmes: Fictional Detective & Unexpected Penpal

August 11, 2021March 13, 2015 by Lucy Williams
The Sherlock Holmes Museum in London

On a recent visit to London, Anna and I decided it would be fun to visit the Sherlock Holmes Museum, situated, naturally, at 221b Baker … Read more

Creative writing tips for pen lovers

August 11, 2021January 14, 2015 by Anna
notepad and pen

If you’re going to buy a pen online, whether it is a perfect Caran d’Ache or a stunning Diplomat, there’s no point investing hundreds of … Read more

How Pen Pals Are Making Their Comeback In The 21st Century

August 11, 2021June 23, 2014 by Anna
writing a letter

For many, pen pals are relationships that last but a few letters at some point during a school life. Often these friends won’t be from … Read more

Why a reader will always be a better writer

August 11, 2021January 28, 2014 by Anna
reading

For those who wish to write, whether as a hobby or as a career, reading on a regular basis forms the glue between your words, … Read more

Inspired writers: how they wrote the classics

August 11, 2021October 27, 2013 by Anna
The tools of an author

The tools of an author

As we approach this years national Fountain Pen Day on 1st November, we take a look at the writing tools of a selection of our favourite authors.

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