Letter Writing Sites
Writing a letter by hand and receiving mail in your mailbox is a wonderful way to connect with others and share thoughts.
Here are some groups to help you get started writing letters.
Global Penfriends - Despite its weak visual design, this is a GREAT site for meeting people who love writing letters. It is safe and secure, and enables detailed profile customization so that you can find people you genuinely have a lot in common with.
Postcrossing - a site that allows you to exchange postcards with other random members around the world.
The World Needs More Love Letters - This site organizes bundles of letters to be sent to those who request support for a loved one. Simply choose a letter request and respond.
Love for the Elderly - Started by 17 year-old Jacob Cramer after the passing of his grandfather in order to encourage people to write letters of cheer to the elderly. Letters are sent to the elderly in 50 countries, and writers have the option to write in other languages besides English.
From the Heart - This Facebook group shares requests for cards and letters for the elderly.
Write a Prisoner - This is an American site dedicated to supporting inmates with positivity and friendship. Read through prisoner profiles to find someone you would like to correspond with.
Amnesty International's Write For Rights campaign - This campaign is a great way to get students involved if you are a teacher, or simply participate in yourself. Preparations begin each November, and it runs during December each year. here to edit.
Here are some groups to help you get started writing letters.
Global Penfriends - Despite its weak visual design, this is a GREAT site for meeting people who love writing letters. It is safe and secure, and enables detailed profile customization so that you can find people you genuinely have a lot in common with.
Postcrossing - a site that allows you to exchange postcards with other random members around the world.
The World Needs More Love Letters - This site organizes bundles of letters to be sent to those who request support for a loved one. Simply choose a letter request and respond.
Love for the Elderly - Started by 17 year-old Jacob Cramer after the passing of his grandfather in order to encourage people to write letters of cheer to the elderly. Letters are sent to the elderly in 50 countries, and writers have the option to write in other languages besides English.
From the Heart - This Facebook group shares requests for cards and letters for the elderly.
Write a Prisoner - This is an American site dedicated to supporting inmates with positivity and friendship. Read through prisoner profiles to find someone you would like to correspond with.
Amnesty International's Write For Rights campaign - This campaign is a great way to get students involved if you are a teacher, or simply participate in yourself. Preparations begin each November, and it runs during December each year. here to edit.
About Letter Writing
The Magic and Risk of a Handwritten Letter - article from LitHub
Reasons to Write - presentation from Write On
The Art of the personal Letter: A Guide to Connecting Through the Written Word
Write back soon!: Adventures in Letter Writing
For the Love of Letters: A 21st Century Guide to the Art of Letter Writing
A Modern Guide to Writing Thank-You Notes
Personal Notes
Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience.
Reasons to Write - presentation from Write On
The Art of the personal Letter: A Guide to Connecting Through the Written Word
Write back soon!: Adventures in Letter Writing
For the Love of Letters: A 21st Century Guide to the Art of Letter Writing
A Modern Guide to Writing Thank-You Notes
Personal Notes
Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience.
Where to get stationery
Postallove.com - has a wide range of postcards, stationery and accessories.
Hellolucky.com - wonderful originally designed cards
Hellolucky.com - wonderful originally designed cards