75 more questions to ask your pen pal
A while back I wrote a list of 75 questions to ask your pen pal, which a lot of you seemed to find useful, so … Read more
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Why and how to write a letter to your past self
We all have times in our past which are memorable for being painful and difficult. What if you could go back in time and show … Read more
Why I love letter-writing (and you should too)
There’s something very special about exchanging letters with someone, which could never be replicated by email or text message. This ‘something’ is built up of … Read more
How to: First letter to a pen pal
You could be the most conversational person in the world, but given a blank piece of paper and a pen with the exciting yet daunting … Read more
How to write an Apology Letter
Sometimes, if you’ve upset someone with your words or actions, an apology in person is the best option. However, more often than not, an apology … Read more
Why & how to write a letter to your future self
A letter to yourself, that you write now and read at some point in the future, is essentially a time capsule; a fascinating written snapshot … Read more
Interview: the volunteer pen pal
This month we’ve had a chat with a Silver Line volunteer, who works on the Silver Letters team. The Silver Line started out as a … Read more
75 questions to ask your pen pal
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
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
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