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Best Digital Planners for 2026

Take control of your life in 2026 with a digital planner. Here’s a close look at 17 great planners to help you get started.

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The Power of Trying New Things as an Artist

Feeling stuck in your style? Learn how trying new things as an artist can refresh your creativity, inspire a personal rebrand, and make experimentation feel playful again.

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How to Use Your iPad for Brainstorming

Learn how to use your iPad for creative brainstorming with mind maps, rapid sketches, idea dumps, concept clusters, and storyboard beats. Discover the best apps and tips for capturing your ideas fast.

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Strategies to Complete Your Next Art Challenge

Want to finish an art challenge this year? Learn how to choose the right challenge, plan your workflow, stay motivated, document your progress, and keep your creativity going. Includes examples of ...

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The Ivy Lee Method: A 100-Year-Old Trick for Daily Focus

Feeling distracted or overwhelmed? The Ivy Lee Method is a century-old productivity system that helps you focus on what matters most—one task at a time.

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Paperliker’s Holiday Gift Guide [2025]

The holiday season is upon us once again, and you know what that means: It’s time for the new Paperliker’s Holiday Gift Guide!

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From Sketch to Memory: How to Use Drawing Apps to Learn Anything

Have you tried to read the same page three times and still can't remember what it said? Highlighted entire textbooks, still nothing? The problem isn't your intelligence. Your brain evolved to r...

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The 1-3-5 Rule: A Simple Trick to Prioritize Your Day

Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Learn how the 1-3-5 Rule can help you focus on what matters most and actually get things done.

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Adobe Express vs. Canva

Comparing Adobe Express vs. Canva? We break down pricing, interface, templates, AI tools, exporting, and who each tool is best for. Learn which design app makes more sense for hobbyists, small busi...

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How to Transition from Paper to Digital Notetaking

Thinking about switching from pen and paper to digital notes? Learn how to make the move smoothly with practical tips, app recommendations, and tools that make writing on your iPad feel just like p...

Turn Your iPad into a Creativity-Driven Learning Machine

Turn Your iPad into a Creativity-Driven Learning Machine

Discover how to turn your iPad into a creativity-driven learning tool using visual learning methods like sketchnoting, mind mapping, and self-explanation.

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11 Best iPad Apps to Boost Your Creativity

Discover the 11 best iPad apps to spark creativity and bring your ideas to life. From drawing and design to productivity, these top apps will transform how you create on your iPad.