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Note and Letter Writing

It’s National Handwriting Day — Reach Out And Touch Someone

By Elizabeth Cottrell

National handwriting day - pen and John Hancock signature

John Hancock remembered John Hancock, one of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence, is known primarily for his fancy signature on the document. National Handwriting Day is celebrated each year on January 23,  Hancock’s birthday. The day was founded in 1977 by the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association (WIMA) to celebrate the pleasure and […]

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Handwritten business notes: The pen is mightier than the send

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Professional woman writing letter

Updated from an earlier post NOTE from Elizabeth: I am always thrilled to find kindred spirits who appreciate the power of a handwritten note to make and strengthen important personal and professional connections. This information is proudly provided with permission by Business Management Daily.com. It is a great reminder that the art of the heartspoken […]

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Top 5 Reasons to Write a Thank-you Note (You might be surprised)

By Elizabeth Cottrell

5 Reasons To Write A Thank-You Note

Turn obligation to opportunity I’m not going to tell you WHEN to write a thank-you note. You can find that information anywhere. Today I want you to think about WHY you might write a thank you note. As Simon Sinek reminds us in his wildly popular TED talk, the most significant things in our life […]

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Three Tools You Need To Get Started Writing Letters

By Shannon Hood

Mailboxes for snail mail and heartspoken letters

Welcome to my guest this week, Shannon Hood, creator of A Forever Letter blog and a fellow evangelist for note and letter writing. We’ll be supporting each other in this noble cause, and I’m so glad she let me share this post with you. See below for more about Shannon.  So you’re thinking about becoming […]

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Can A Simple Letter Really Prevent Suicide?

By Elizabeth Cottrell

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You may never know how much difference you’ll make in someone’s life by writing a simple note or letter of encouragement. The recent CBS Sunday Morning report in the video below confirmed this by sharing stories from those who said they would have killed themselves if someone hadn’t reached out to them.  Even more poignant […]

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A Beautiful Ending: Faithful Writers

By Elizabeth Cottrell

Faithful Writer

Heartspoken’s official Faithful Writers Facebook group and the “Faithful Writers Toolkit” newsletter are no longer active as of January 1, 2020, but you can find posts and archived newsletters HERE.  The Facebook group will also be archived so current members can still access the resources posted by me or members in the Facebook group throughout […]

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9 Holiday Card Tips For Business Owners…and Everyone!

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Holiday Card Tips from Lydia Ramsey

Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa are among the great reasons to connect with your customers and prospects during the holiday season. These tips will help. I reached into the Heartspoken archives to share again this very helpful post from today’s guest: corporate etiquette expert, speaker, and trainer Lydia Ramsey. We’ve become friends and realized that her […]

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How To Comfort A Friend Whose Pet Has Died

By Elizabeth Cottrell

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When someone loses a beloved pet, it’s important to reach out and let them know they’re not alone. Here’s some help for what to say. Part of living the #HeartspokenLife is opening your heart to others and feeling their pain and loss. Yet even when we do, we sometimes have a hard time knowing what […]

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Elizabeth Cottrell, aka RiverwoodWriter

Elizabeth H. Cottrell

I am a freelance writer, ghostwriter, and blogger called to encourage readers to strengthen the bonds of faith, family, and friends and to cultivate the joy and impact of personal, handwritten notes and letters. More Info.

 
 
 
 
 
 

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