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Thank-you notes and letter writing
Plain-English guides to notes, cards and letters. We don't sell cards or stationery, and no brand pays us.
The basics
Why, how, when and what to write on.
- Why handwritten notes matter
Small effort, lasting effect.
- The five-part thank-you note
A simple structure that always works.
- When to send a thank-you
Sooner is better.
- Stationery basics
Simple is fine.
Occasions
Sympathy, get well, interviews and holidays.
- Writing a sympathy note
Short, simple, sincere.
- Get-well notes
Warm, light and hopeful.
- Interview thank-you notes
Send within a day.
- Holiday cards
Plan ahead, write a line.
Writing and sending
Handwriting, envelopes, family and kids.
- Improve your handwriting
Slower and steadier.
- Address an envelope
So it gets there.
- Letters to faraway family
Stay close by mail.
- Teach kids to write thank-you notes
A habit for life.
Make it a habit
Routines, addresses and mailing.
- Build a letter-writing habit
One note a week.
- Keep an address book
Every address in one place.
- Mailing tips
Postage, size and timing.