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Poetry writing tips

Writing Tips and Techniques for Poets

Writing is not a formulaic activity, and that is precisely what makes it such a valuable activity. It's an act that requires more imagination than rigid doctrine, and this flexibility is what makes possible the potential for poets to innovate…
Writing TIps

Writing Tips: Always Bring Two Pencils On a Plane

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On Saturday, The Atlantic Monthly posted a list of ten rules for writing by renowned author Margaret Atwood. As a die-hard pencil fanatic, I was of course glad to see my favorite writing utensil take the top two spots in this list of writing…
Books for Teens

The Perks of Being a Teenager: Our Must-Read Books for Teens

I am not a Twi-hard. While I applaud Stephanie Meyer for her creative re-imagining of vampires, that's about all I can applaud her for. I mean, come on - the sparkly bad boy who took off without a word gets the girl while the supportive good…

Comic Book Writers and Artists to Follow

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So much goes into the creation of a great comic book. From developing a great storyline, to creating memorable characters, to the meticulous work of penciling and inking each frame, comic book publishers have their hands full producing artwork…
Native American Folktales

Keeping Up with the Coyote: Native American Folktales

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What Are Folktales For? Even if you’re not very familiar with Native American folktales, you’ve probably heard of Coyote. He’s the sly, cunning trickster figure who outwits the other characters in Navajo mythology. Crow is his usual victim,…
Pencils in Animation

The Pencil’s Place in Animation: A Guest Post from The Animation Anomaly

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Today, we have a very special guest post from civil engineer, animation enthusiast and author of The Animation Anomaly Charles Kenny. Check out his blog, follow him on Twitter and share the love in the comments section below! The Pencil's…
Comic Books and Education

Can Comic Books Be Considered “Serious” Art?

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Can comic books be considered "serious" art? Or perhaps the more appropriate question might be, "Why can't comic books be considered serious art?" Comic books have been a pervasive element of pop culture for many years. With their beginnings…
Chuck Jones

Chuck Jones’ Centennial Celebration

The Chuck Jones Center for Creativity is hosting a Centennial Celebration this weekend in honor of Chuck Jones' 100th birthday. Be sure to follow Pencils.com on Twitter and Facebook for updates live from the event! Chuck Jones' 100th Birthday Today…
Diary Writing Tips

Diary Writing Tips

Keeping a diary can be fun, useful, and therapeutic - or it can be frustrating, time-consuming, and stressful. Today I'd like to offer some writing tips (as a person who has kept a diary for the past three years) for making your diary a helpful…
Talk Like a Pirate Day

Talk Like a Pirate Day: Pirates and Pencils

How to Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum! Sixteen men on a dead man's chest! Arrrr, ya scurvy scum! Sing me a sea shanty! **Crickets** Okay, I admit it. I'm really, really terrible at talking like a pirate.…