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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…

Drawing Lessons: It All Starts With A Mark

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In this entry into Diane Wright's drawing lessons, Diane explores the different types of marks you can make using a pencil. The anticipation of making that first mark on a blank sheet of paper for me is exciting.  Each mark builds upon the…
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…
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…
Bookworms

Burgeoning Bookworms Abound – Ways to Encourage Reading

You never had to encourage me to read when I was a little kid. I was (and still am) one of the bookworms you see curling up with a good book at every opportunity. Books were (and still are) my passion – when I moved into my most recent apartment,…
Author Renee Thompson

Write to the Point: An Interview with “Twelve Pencils” Author Renee Thompson

Last week, I had the opportunity to talk with Renee Thompson, acclaimed author The Plume Hunter and The Bridge at Valentine. Her work has appeared in Narrative Magazine and one of her recent short stories, titled "Twelve Pencils," was selected…

Get the Lead Out: How to Clean Graphite Stains

Here at Pencils.com, we use pencils on a daily basis (obviously!). One of the best things about using a pencil is the fact that you can always erase your mistakes, but when your pencil’s graphite ends up on something other than your paper,…

A Visit to the Dave Brubeck Collection: Pencils Only Please

In this Timberlines blog post, Charles "WoodChuck" Berolzheimer muses on pencils, jazz music and the University of the Pacific's Dave Brubeck Institute. A Visit to the Dave Brubeck Collection - Pencils Only Please This week I’ve had the…
Marvin Hamlisch

Marvin Hamlisch, a Singular Sensation – PPC

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Pencils and Pop Culture: Marvin Hamlisch, a Singular Sensation The music world lost one of its greats this week with the unexpected passing of songwriter, composer and musician Marvin Hamlisch. Once called, "The Fastest Pencil in the Country"…