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Writing

75 questions to ask your pen pal

August 11, 2021March 16, 2016 by Lucy Williams
Pen pal writing a letter

Whether you are writing to a new friend or someone you have been writing to for years, it can be refreshing to throw in a … Read more

Postcards: I wish you were here

November 24, 2021March 11, 2016 by Lucy Williams
White sun hat and sandals on sandy beach with turquoise ocean background

I was lucky enough to visit Europe many times as a child, alongside British seaside resorts, and in every country we went to, I quickly … Read more

50 things to send to your pen pal

August 11, 2021February 11, 2016 by Lucy Williams
Assorted vintage postage stamps with various designs and postmarks scattered on a surface

Whilst sending and receiving letters themselves is great fun, I often enjoy popping a little something else in the envelope with my outgoing letters, and … Read more

15 letters you could send today

January 9, 2019January 18, 2016 by Lucy Williams
Writing a letter

Everyone loves receiving a handwritten letter in the mail – especially an unexpected one! So why not take ten minutes out of your day, grab … Read more

How to jazz up your snail mail

August 11, 2021January 12, 2016 by Lucy Williams
washi tape

Letter-writing is wonderful, and nothing beats the feeling of getting home to find a handwritten envelope on your doormat, whatever it looks like. I usually … Read more

How to write a great wedding speech

January 9, 2019January 6, 2016 by Lucy Williams
Bride & groom

They say weddings are stressful events to organise, but I think it is arguable that writing a wedding speech is one of the hardest and … Read more

How to make the most of your diary

January 9, 2019November 10, 2015 by Lucy Williams
Woman writing in a diary

Whilst some of us have moved over to a digital diary, such as Google Calendar, to plan our work and personal lives, there are a … Read more

How to Write a Sympathy Card

August 11, 2021November 6, 2015 by Lucy Williams
sad girl with teddybear

Most of us know exactly what to write in a birthday or Christmas card – after all, we’ve been writing them at the same time … Read more

Why & How to Have a Pen Pal As an Adult

August 11, 2021October 2, 2015 by Lucy Williams
Post box

For many of us, our ‘pen-palling’ journey started and ended at primary school, when our teachers organised for us to exchange a letter with a … Read more

How To Use Your Letter Writing Skills To Help Others

August 11, 2021May 13, 2015 by Lucy Williams
letterbox on a wall

Do you enjoy letter writing, and have a little bit of spare time every week or two? Did you know that putting a pen to … Read more

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