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In This Issue
- Calligraphy Hobby vs. Business: What You Must Know — Shinah Chang
- Former lawyer turned calligrapher Shinah Chang lays out the real differences between keeping your craft a hobby and turning it into a business. Taxes, permits, LLCs—the unsexy stuff that matters more than you think.
- How to Find Calligraphy Clients — Dina Lu
- Wish clients would just fall from the sky? Dina Lu shows how to actually get them—partnerships, networking, and smart outreach that turns “someday” into steady gigs.
- Black Is Beautiful: Exploring Black Inks — Laura Petix
- Black isn’t boring—it’s nuanced, shimmering, and surprisingly colorful under the surface. Laura Petix compares nine inks and shows why plain old black deserves a prime spot in your pen case.
- How To: The Flourish Capital — Robert Bree
- Take one letter, add some well-placed swirls, and suddenly you’ve got a showpiece. Robert Bree breaks down how flourishes transform capitals into artwork.
- Building a Brand’s Story Through Hand-Lettered Signs — Alex Hirsh
- Signs aren’t just signs—they’re storytelling tools. Alex Hirsh shares how hand-lettered design turns events into immersive brand experiences.
- Did Mr. Darcy Have Calligraphy Lessons? — Alejandra Gonaldi
- Jane Austen meets Copperplate. Alejandra Gonaldi explores the truth about handwriting vs. calligraphy in Regency England and why it still enchants us today.
- How to Price for Live Events — Erin Nelson
- Pricing isn’t guesswork—it’s strategy. Erin Nelson shows freelancers how to charge what they’re worth without apologizing for it.
- Four Years as a Full-Time Calligrapher — Gemma Dillon
- Gemma Dillon shares her honest journey from 9–5 to creative business owner: the highs, the burnout, and the lessons learned along the way.
- How To Bullet Journal — Kendra Adachi
- Minimalist, flexible, and oddly satisfying—Kendra Adachi explains why the humble Bullet Journal beats flashy planners every time.
- The Must-Have Calligraphy Contract — Cat Lauren
- Forget Frankenstein contracts. Cat Lauren reveals the five clauses every calligrapher needs to protect their work, their time, and their sanity.
- Saving Cultures Through Calligraphy — Tim Brookes
- From Nepal to Mongolia, Tim Brookes spotlights how calligraphy revives endangered scripts and preserves cultural memory around the globe.
- Conference Magic — Jill Burk
- Workshops are great—but conferences? Pure alchemy. Jill Burk captures the connection, community, and spark that only happen when calligraphers gather in person.
- How To: Origami Heart — Janet Murato
- Paper folding meets mindfulness. Janet Murato guides you through creating a heart that’s as much meditation as craft.
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About Calligraphy Crush
Calligraphy Crush is for calligraphers, hand letterers, and other creatives who joyfully letter as a hobby, side hustle, or full-time business.
It's your guide to the artistry of modern calligraphy, historical letterforms, hand lettering, watercolor illustration, stationery, and all things enhanced with beautiful writing.
We inspire creatives to dive into the nitty-gritty of calligraphy and refine their lettering into amazing art with aha! moments you'll discover in the magazine.
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This magazines is delivered electronically not in print.
Every issue (100+ pages) features:
- Tutorials
- Calligraphy FAQs
- Behind-the-scenes peaks at calligraphers’ businesses and design processes
- Product reviews
- Design inspiration
Category: Arts & Photography, Business & Entrepreneurship, Crafts & Hobbies, Education
Publisher: Calligraphy Crush
Published: Quarterly
Language: English
Compatibility: iOS/Android App + Web Reader
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