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New Products: Wax Seals and Sealing Wax

New Products: Wax Seals and Sealing Wax

JUST DROPPED! Our new collection of wax seals, sealing wax and accessories have JUST arrived in the shop. We couldn't be more excited! Thank you so much for your patience...

New Products: Wax Seals and Sealing Wax

JUST DROPPED! Our new collection of wax seals, sealing wax and accessories have JUST arrived in the shop. We couldn't be more excited! Thank you so much for your patience...

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New Calligraphy Tattoo Designs

New Calligraphy Tattoo Designs

Always wanted to have a tattoo but not sure what it would be like? These semi-permanent tattoos will be perfect for you. Here is a video to show how easy...

New Calligraphy Tattoo Designs

Always wanted to have a tattoo but not sure what it would be like? These semi-permanent tattoos will be perfect for you. Here is a video to show how easy...

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2022 Mother's Day Collab

2022 Mother's Day Collab

We're so excited to announce our Mother's Day Collaboration this year! We have curated this Mother's Day Gift Box with Naetal Skincare and For the Seconds Jewelry. We only have...

2022 Mother's Day Collab

We're so excited to announce our Mother's Day Collaboration this year! We have curated this Mother's Day Gift Box with Naetal Skincare and For the Seconds Jewelry. We only have...

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Our Beginner Course is Reopening

Our Beginner Course is Reopening

Next week, our spring enrollment for the Creative Calligraphy Course (CCC) reopens. When you are part of the waitlist, you do get a little bonus code from me, so if...

Our Beginner Course is Reopening

Next week, our spring enrollment for the Creative Calligraphy Course (CCC) reopens. When you are part of the waitlist, you do get a little bonus code from me, so if...

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The Luxury Creative Podcast Feature

The Luxury Creative Podcast Feature

I was featured on a fun podcast recently! We discussed 35 ideas to make more money in your creative business. Whether you are a new business looking for their first...

The Luxury Creative Podcast Feature

I was featured on a fun podcast recently! We discussed 35 ideas to make more money in your creative business. Whether you are a new business looking for their first...

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Birthday SALE

Birthday SALE

Read all about it! Our upcoming sale in honor of my birthday.

Birthday SALE

Read all about it! Our upcoming sale in honor of my birthday.

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Ukraine Support + Shipping Updates

Ukraine Support + Shipping Updates

Read up on the latest updates: how we are supporting Ukraine, shipment updates and the upcoming course enrollment options.

Ukraine Support + Shipping Updates

Read up on the latest updates: how we are supporting Ukraine, shipment updates and the upcoming course enrollment options.

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New Worksheets, Upcoming Sale, and More!

New Worksheets, Upcoming Sale, and More!

Our new Motherhood and Anxiety to Hope digital worksheets are now live to shop in our store. These worksheets are digital downloads to help you practice and perfect your calligraphy....

New Worksheets, Upcoming Sale, and More!

Our new Motherhood and Anxiety to Hope digital worksheets are now live to shop in our store. These worksheets are digital downloads to help you practice and perfect your calligraphy....

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Course Reviews: Invitation Design Bootcamp

Course Reviews: Invitation Design Bootcamp

Learn more about what our students have to say about our Invitation Design Bootcamp! Through their reviews, you'll be able to get a great feel for what the course is...

Course Reviews: Invitation Design Bootcamp

Learn more about what our students have to say about our Invitation Design Bootcamp! Through their reviews, you'll be able to get a great feel for what the course is...

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Course Launch! Invitation Design Bootcamp

Course Launch! Invitation Design Bootcamp

We're so excited to share that we have our advanced Masterclass course, Invitation Design Bootcamp is opening up again for enrollment next week! This is a design-focused course to help...

Course Launch! Invitation Design Bootcamp

We're so excited to share that we have our advanced Masterclass course, Invitation Design Bootcamp is opening up again for enrollment next week! This is a design-focused course to help...

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Back in Stock! Pointed Nib Sampler

Back in Stock! Pointed Nib Sampler

Good news! Our Pointed Nib Sampler is back in stock. Click here to shop:  NIB SAMPLER This set includes 7 different nibs to try for your modern calligraphy practice. I love how...

Back in Stock! Pointed Nib Sampler

Good news! Our Pointed Nib Sampler is back in stock. Click here to shop:  NIB SAMPLER This set includes 7 different nibs to try for your modern calligraphy practice. I love how...

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Creative Calligraphy Course Batch January 2022 Update

Creative Calligraphy Course Batch January 2022 ...

A brief summary of the recent Creative Calligraphy Course launch! It has been so much fun, and I can't wait for you to sign up for the next round in...

Creative Calligraphy Course Batch January 2022 ...

A brief summary of the recent Creative Calligraphy Course launch! It has been so much fun, and I can't wait for you to sign up for the next round in...

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Karla lim

@writtenwordcalligraphy

Hi, I’m Karla, welcome to Written Word.

This blog is where I share all things modern calligraphy, from practical how-tos to thoughtful reflections on creativity and practice. My hope is to help you learn calligraphy in a way that feels encouraging, unhurried, and sustainable.

New to calligraphy? Start with our Beginner’s Guide to Modern Calligraphy to learn the basics and begin writing with intention.

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