The Ink Journals
A collection of meditative essays exploring the intersection of analog writing practices and modern life. Through Eleanor's thoughtful observations, readers discover how the simple act of putting pen to paper can transform our relationship with language, thinking, and ourselves.
The book has won the Craftsmen's Publishing Award and the Independent Book Award for Essays. Eleanor reads from these essays at literary festivals and university seminars across North America.
Eleanor writes every morning in longhand, in a leather-bound journal. She uses fountain pens exclusively, preferring the weight and permanence of real ink. This ritual is both discipline and meditation—each sentence is deliberate, each word chosen with intention.
"When you write by hand, you can't edit as you go," she explains. "You have to commit to words. That commitment changes how you think."
"Working with BookWriters Press was transformative. They understood what I was trying to do—not just publish a book, but create an object that reflected the values I write about. The design, the paper, the binding—every choice reinforced the message about craft and intention. This isn't just a book; it's a beautiful object you want to keep on your shelf."