This week on Substack, “Today’s HEARTSPOKEN Note” I shared two ways to turn thank-you notes from chore to fun! “Two Easy Ways to Spice Up Your Thank-You Notes” Hurry over and check it out. If you’ve found your own ways to make thank-you note writing more fun, please let me know in the comments below […]
Note and Letter Writing
Alternatives to the Handwritten Note
This week on Substack, “Today’s HEARTSPOKEN Note” I explored solutions for those who have a hard time writing by hand. They include human-assisted alternatives as well as technology-assisted options. “Writing without Writing: Alternatives to Handwritten Notes” Click the title above to enjoy reading the post on Substack. If you have another alternative to handwriting that […]
Growing Gratitude: One CEO’s Vision for a Better World through Kids’ Stationery
My passion for note and letter writing has led me to meet many wonderful entrepreneurs and old-fashioned correspondence lovers who share and channel that passion in wonderful, creative ways. One such person is Ashley Cruz Campbell, founder of the Coral & Blue Paper Co. in Saratoga Springs, New York, with a mission of making stationery […]
Note Writer’s Secret Weapon: The Erasable Pen
One of the most common questions I am asked is whether it’s okay to send a note or letter in which you’ve made a mistake and corrected it with a scratch-through. The answer is “Yes” for everything but the most formal or professional notes, but here’s my secret weapon: Pilot FriXion Erasable Get Ink Pens […]
When Did You Decide To Be A Writer?
My writing coach Ann Kroeker, in her terrific membership program called Your Platform Matters, recently asked the question, “Why did you decide to start writing?” I was surprised how much I had to really dig into my memory bank to give an honest answer, but I’m glad I did. It reminded me that the journey […]
The Big Reveal: Heartspoken’s Book Cover and News
Tah-Dah…Drumroll…Curtains up… I am so thankful to everyone who has weighed in with comments, suggestions, poll votes, and general support. I think the Koehler Books graphic design team did a great job of capturing what my book is all about and rendering it as an eye-catching, easy-to-read cover that quickly conveys the book’s purpose. Foreword […]
Book Review: How To Write Heartfelt Letters To Treasure
One of the joys of writing my book HEARTSPOKEN: How to Write Notes that Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire, has been finding and getting to know other writers who share my love for handwritten notes. They always have their own perspectives and stories to share, and the author of this book, Lynette M. Smith, was […]
After The Casseroles Are Gone
Most of us are pretty good about sending sympathy notes or taking casseroles to a friend we know who has recently experienced the loss of a loved one. An online friend is coming up on the two-year anniversary of her son’s death, and it is a stark reminder that the pain of loss doesn’t ever […]