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Note and Letter Writing

What’s A “Bread And Butter” Note (and when do I write one)?

By Elizabeth H. Cottrell

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My favorite tool for connecting with others is the personal handwritten note. I get so much pleasure out of receiving one myself, it makes me happy to think a note from me might give equal pleasure when it’s pulled out of my recipient’s mailbox. If this subject interests you too, I invite you to join […]

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Handwritten business notes: The pen is mightier than the send

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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 H. Cottrell

5 Reasons To Write A Thank-You Note
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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

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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 H. 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 H. Cottrell

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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
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Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa are among the great reasons to connect with your customers and prospects during the holiday season. 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 interest—etiquette and manners—actually intersects […]

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How To Comfort A Friend Whose Pet Has Died

By Elizabeth H. 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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I am a writer and blogger called to encourage readers to strengthen the bonds of faith, family, friends, and nature; to live a life of purpose; and to cultivate the joy and impact of personal, handwritten notes and letters.  Together we are creating a #HeartspokenMovement! More Info.

 
 
 
 
 
 

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