I’ve been writing and illustrating creative nonfiction books since 2015.

As someone who’s always loved teaching and sharing ideas, writing books has been my avenue to make that possible. The titles I’ve published focus on art techniques for hand lettering and journaling, and my books have been translated into different languages and are available internationally.

 
 

Hand lettering and calligraphy

  • The ABCs of Hand Lettering

    The best-selling first book with a showcase of hand lettering styles perfect for beginners. Learn the basics including a rundown of art materials, font styles for drawing letters, and the process of transforming letters into visual art.

    Available as an ebook at Shop Abbey Sy

  • Hand Lettering A to Z: A World of Creative Ideas for Drawing and Designing Alphabets

    Hand lettering not only expresses what you have to say, but also demonstrates the creativity in your communications. In this book, Abbey guides you in creating your own fonts and developing your own creative style.

    Available at Amazon and bookstores worldwide

  • The Complete Photo Guide to Hand Lettering and Calligraphy: The Essential Reference for Novice and Expert Letterers and Calligraphers

    From an overview of calligraphy, to learning digital lettering techniques, this book covers the basics and beyond for creative lettering techniques. Abbey selected an amazing set of contributors (all Filipinos) to share their expertise in hand lettering and calligraphy, all in this comprehensive reference book.

    Available at Amazon and bookstores worldwide

Creativity and journaling

  • The ABCs of Journaling

    This book is your fundamental guide to documenting your life the way you want it. Abbey has been collecting journals for 15 years now, and in this book, she shares tips and advice on how to creatively chronicle your daily life, travels and adventures, and honing your documenting habit.

    Available as an ebook at Shop Abbey Sy

  • Always Be Creating: A Field Guide to Living a Creative Life

    Live the creative life you’ve always wanted. In this book, Abbey shares her creative journey and the learnings she's picked up along the way through this curated collection of personal anecdotes, insightful tips, and life hacks for aspiring artists and creatives.

    Available as an ebook at Shop Abbey Sy

  • ABC Magazine

    A magazine for artists, crafters, and makers, ABC Magazine was a publication dedicated to the creative community in the Philippines and showcased visual and written work from Filipino artists.

    This magazine is no longer in print, but copies are sometimes available at the shop (reopening Sep 2022).