There are many times when etiquette and custom and sentimentality call for a handwritten note. There is something so much more personal—more intimate—more special about going to the trouble to write something by hand, especially thank you notes and sympathy notes. The receivers of handwritten notes say they love just holding them, re-reading them, visualizing […]
Note and Letter Writing
Are You A Faithful Writer?
You might be surprised to realize you’re not only a writer, but you’re a faithful writer. Do you find inspiration in strange places? Have you ever awakened in the middle of the night with someone on your mind or something you feel compelled to do? Have you ever had an idea bubble up in your […]
Note Writing Can Heal The Sender Too
Once asked what action he would recommend if a person were to feel a nervous breakdown coming on, famed American psychiatrist Karl Menninger (1893-1990) replied: “Lock up your house, go across the railroad tracks, and find someone in need and do something for him.” One more reason to write personal notes! Over time, I’ve […]
Tragedy Requires A Soft Touch
NOTE from Elizabeth: So many of my note-writing friends have expressed a lack of confidence when writing sympathy notes, especially when the death involves a child, suicide, or other challenging circumstances. I am enormously grateful to Patricia Alcamo Choruzy, who bravely shared her perspective on the death of her son from an overdose in this […]
January 23 is National Handwriting Day — Celebrate!
It’s okay if you need an excuse… Writing notes and letters makes me happy, so I rarely need encouragement to do it, but I find this is the exception rather than the rule. Some of you are intimidated because you think you don’t know what to say. Some find it difficult and therefore don’t like […]
Get the Jump on Holiday Cards and Notes
Heartspoken’s Free 5-day Holiday Card & Note Writing Challenge Register now: the Challenge begins Monday Nov. 15, 2021 One of my goals in writing my upcoming book about personal note writing was to inspire confidence and enthusiasm for connecting more meaningfully with others through old-fashioned notes and letters delivered by mail. The weeks between mid-November […]
Jason Wright: A Man of Letters
Jason F. Wright How cool is it to be Facebook friends with New York Times bestselling author Jason Wright…cooler yet that he lives right down the road (by country standards) and is an active part of our community here in Shenandoah County. Jason is a quintessential Connecter. He believes in the power of connection and […]
Four Very Cool Note Writing Connection Tips
NOTE: This article has been adapted and updated from one that originally appeared on my Facebook Group page: “The Art of the Heartspoken Note.” You’re invited to join that group for more great tips and encouragement for your note writing. I have four unrelated—and very cool—tidbits to inspire you to write more personal notes and […]