Where Water Meets Word: The Making of Amalfi Paper
There’s a rhythm to the sound of water running through the Valle dei Mulini — the Valley of the Mills. It echoes so...
Featured Guest Blog: Keren Taylor
Keren Taylor, founder of WriteGirl.org, shares the story behind the organization that Epica is proud to support—an inspiring journey of empowering young women through the written word: I was a singer/songwriter in New York City, and was invited to lead some songwriting workshops for teens. That was really impactful for me. I saw firsthand how much teens really did not like to write — but a... Read more
About the author:
As the founder of WriteGirl.org, Keren Taylor has been helping teen girls for over 20 years. We are proud to share her story with our readers. Be sure to post a comment!
The Therapeutic Benefits of Handwriting: How Journaling Heals the Mind
There are moments when the mind turns restless — not from noise, but from the quiet weight of everything left unspo...
Why Deckled Edges Matter: The Beauty of Imperfection in Handmade Paper
If you’ve ever run your fingers along the edge of true handmade paper, you’ve felt it — that soft, uneven border th...
Epica & WriteGirl, Together: The Meaning We Give When We Choose to Give
A reflection on writing, generosity, and the quiet power of the blank page.
Handwriting has always carried a quiet ...
How Handwriting Can Boost Creativity: The Link Between Writing and Artistic Expression
Have you ever felt like your ideas flow faster than your fingers can type—yet somehow feel thinner, more fleeting o...
Gratitude Journaling: The Quiet Power of Handwriting What Matters
We often associate gratitude with grand gestures or whispered “thank you's,” but the most powerful form of gratitud...
How Journaling Before Bed Can Transform Your Sleep
It often begins the same way: lying in bed, eyes closed, but your mind still racing. The unfinished conversations, ...
Beyond Bullet Journaling: The Art of Organization with Dot-Grid Journals
In the early 2010s, a simple question sparked a revolution in how people organize their lives: "How can I structure...
The Influence of Women Writers: Illuminating the Literary World
The written word has always been a profound force—a bridge between thoughts and action, sparking revolutions, inspi...
Penning Your Festive Magic: Lessons from Charles Dickens
The holiday season is a time of wonder, warmth, and reflection. It is a moment to embrace the timeless magic of sto...
The Science Behind Handwriting: How It Affects Learning and Memory
Amid the relentless rhythm of tapping keys and glowing screens, it’s easy to overlook the quiet ritual of handwriti...
Notebooks for Lefties: The Right Choice for Comfortable Writing
Writing by hand is more than putting words on paper—it’s a way to connect your thoughts and ideas to something tang...
The Ultimate Corporate Gift: Why Leather Journals Make a Lasting Impression
Remember that time in "The Office" when Michael Scott went all out during the Christmas gift exchange, bringing an ...
What’s going on with Handcrafted Leather Journals and Gen Z Travel Vloggers?
In a world dominated by digital interactions, it may seem that the art of handwriting is merely a relic of the past...
Epica Customized Journal Guestbooks: A Fusion of Elegance, Memory, and Personalization
In the world of keepsakes and memory preservation, custom guestbooks stand out as unique repositories of cherished ...
Creativity Unleashed: Explore Leather Journals with Unlined Pages
In the world of art and design, the blank canvas symbolizes infinite possibilities. It's a place where creativity k...
The Traveler's Notebook: The Perfect Companion for Your Adventures
Are you someone who loves to explore the world and document your journeys? Look no further than a traveler's notebo...
What’s the best size for a writing journal?
A writing journal can be a valuable tool for many people. It can serve as a way to document ideas, organize one’s t...
Let’s talk about the world's thickest journals
Maybe it's true that “good things don't last forever…”. But that is not the case when it comes to the world’s thick...
What is a refillable notebook?
Every journey is not the same; there are many paths one can take to any destination. Similarly, there are plenty of...
Refillable Journals: All you need to know to never run out of pages
There are so many reasons that refillable leather journals have become so popular in recent years.
First of all, it...
Journaling with the Owner of Epica
Leonardo da Vinci, Samuel Pepys, and Henry David Thoreau did it. So did Virginia Woolf, Harry S. Truman, and E. B....
Epica Supports WriteGirl: The Inspiration and Story Behind Its Beginnings
Keren Taylor, founder of WriteGirl.org, shares the story behind the organization that Epica is proud to support—an ...
Beginner’s Guide to Journaling
Starting to journal and making it a routine can be quite overwhelming. Many of my subscribers have asked me if I co...
Holiday Gift Guide by Epica
When it comes to the holidays, a myriad of things come to mind: bundling up for colder weather, indulgent meals sha...
Epica has partnered with WriteGirl for Giving Tuesday, 29Nov 2022!
We are so pleased and feel privileged to collaborate with WriteGirl for our annual Giving Tuesday contribution. Ea...
The Power of A Girl and Her Pen: How WriteGirl (& Journaling) Saved Me
Be inspired by recent WriteGirl Alum, Sofía Aguilar, as she tells her story and shares some of her poetry with us...
My First Foray into Journaling
My first foray into journaling had me hooked. I quickly filled the journal with stories and poems that joined the w...
How to Spark Creativity With A Journal As Unique As You
It all started when I was nine and I was given my first journal. It was blue, with a soft pastel picture of Holly H...
What Ink and Pen Color Says About Your Personality
A tongue-in-cheek look at what your choice of ink and pen color might say about you.
It’s difficult for me to think...
Falling in Love With Journaling Again
I cannot seem to resist the pull of a finely constructed book. My parents, lovers of fine art, invested in beautif...
Tasha Alexander: Writing is a Natural Extension of Reading
Tasha Alexander, NY Times Best-Selling Author, tells us how writing became a natural expression of reading for her ...
To pick up a Journal and to use it is to Know Thyself
For thousands of years the greatest thinkers in the world have known that the answers are not found out there in th...
A lifetime of journaling – how it can benefit everyone
I’ve been writing in and have kept my journals since I was 16. An amazing lifetime of journaling. Each lined and fi...
5 Imaginative ways to get the most from your Guest Book
How can we gracefully trace the many lives and travels that may pass through our homes and businesses without a tra...
Why Use A Fountain Pen?
Those of us who write with fountain pens know that what we choose to write with matters. Pick up a fountain pen and...
Time to learn about vegan gifts: 3 reasons why they are so special
In recent years, vegan culture has gained significant popularity around the world. Many people - and not just activ...
The Surprising Truth Behind The World’s Most Sustainable Journal
It looks luxurious and feels remarkably pleasant to hold.
And it’s made from pineapple waste.
Meet the world’s most...
How to create a photo album: 7 steps bring your personal story to life
Everyone has a story to tell. Our great moments, favorite events, adventures, lovely memories… In other words, our ...
The Amalfi story that no one talks about: the truth between myths and legends
Stories, whether they are based on true events or not, have the ability to create legends. And legends can last for...
Giving Tuesday – Find its soul in remarkable stories like this one
This is a beautiful and very personal story that exemplifies the soul of Giving Tuesday: a Global Generosity Moveme...
The Benefits of Handwriting: 10 Amazing Truths about Writing by Hand
Handwriting is at the top of the so-called “endangered” human activities list, as it is very likely to become extin...
Travel Journal: How to start - Ideas, rules, and tips
"Why a Travel Leather Journal is Your Ultimate Adventure Companion"
Every travel experience is an adventure waiti...
Heather Killough-Walden - New York Times bestselling author about Epica
Heather Killough-Walden, a New York Times bestselling author, discusses her motivation and how her leather journals...
6 Reasons Why People Who Journal On a Daily Basis Are Happier
You probably have at least one friend who always carries a leather bound journal with her.
When you have a conversa...
Journal Ultimate Guide: 8 simple rules to write like a pro
Journal Ultimate Guide is needed! SOS! Perhaps the most common question on how to journal is the obvious one: Who n...
Left-handed Notebooks and Journals: A Lefty’s Guide to Finding One That’s Perfect for You
We make up 10% of the population, but few products seem to be made to suit our needs. If you like to write but have...
A Wedding Guest Book
A wedding guest book should be as creative and unique as the wedding couple. Are you a history buff? They maybe you...
Journaling for Enjoyment
It is so easy to get wrapped up in the everyday, the mundane, the have to's. It's easy to get wrapped up in the pra...
Preserving Memories Through Journaling
Growing up, privacy in my family was something that seemed almost mythical. With five siblings always around, it wa...
