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
Letters
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 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
15 letters you could send today
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
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
Why & How to Have a Pen Pal As an Adult
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