Once a year or so, I like to make a post to tell readers, both new and old, a little bit about what I do here, and elsewhere, on the internet.
First off: Hi! My name is Brad, and I created this blog, The Pen Addict, in November, 2007. Stationery is my passion, and I've been fortunate to turn it into my full-time job as of January 1st, 2016.
What does my job entail? So many things!
- I write this blog, which is where I share my thoughts on pens, paper, pencils, ink, and anything remotely related to stationery - and evening some things that aren’t.
- I have a wonderful staff of contributors - Jeff, Susan, and Sarah - who combine for well over a decade of writing for The Pen Addict.
- I run a Membership program, which is the single best way you can support my work directly. I send out a newsletter every week, and create a community-focused podcast for members only.
- Anyone can sign up to receive all Pen Addict blog posts via email.
- My podcast partner Myke Hurley and I have recorded The Pen Addict Podcast almost every week since 2012. It’s more fun than anyone should be allowed to have talking about stationery.
- I help make awesome pen cases and stationery at Nock Co. with my partner Jeff Bruckwicki.
- I help make amazing machined pens and pencils at Spoke Design with my partner Brian Conti.
- I sell advertising on this blog. If interested, you can find out more here. I love my advertisers, and you should support them.
- I also have a Pen Addict Shop where I sell swag, and product collaborations.
- I’m active on Twitter and Instagram.
- I stream on Twitch.
- I keep a big list of recommendations on the Top 5 Pens page.
- I have amazing Pen Friends who make things too.
- The best way to reach me is via the Contact Form.
Whew! After all of that, I’m pretty sure I missed something. I love my job, and I love spreading the stationery word. So thank you to all of the long-time Pen Addict followers for making this possible, and welcome to all of the new readers who are just beginning their own stationery journey!
