Receiving a handwritten letter has always been a special occasion, but never moreso than now, in this digital age dominated by texts and emails. It’s not necessarily the contents of the letter that make it such a personal and intimate experience, but rather what the medium itself communicates: That someone put in the effort to write their words down, and physically mail it to you. That effort triggers something in us that lingers, whether the letter itself is saying thank you, reaching out to a friend, or for marketing purposes.

How do you write a letter that stands out and cuts through the clutter?

That’s why we created our Comprehensive Guide to Writing Handwritten Letters. Think of this guide as a personal coach for writing unforgettable letters. We tried to make the guide comprehensive and the scope vast – from design considerations like what stationary or paper to write on, to little personalizations that can take your letter to the next level.

So what’s inside the guide?

Here’s a sneak peak:

• Why handwritten letters?
  Understanding why handwritten letters have such a huge impact so that you can leverage their power to get your message across.
• Choosing the right moment to send
  Sometimes the timing of your letter can be part of the message – a birthday card that arrives a month late, for example, is going to send the opposite message from the one that you want.
• How best to structure your letter
  How do you create a compelling hook to draw your reader in? How do you include a call to action? How long should your letter be?
• Making your letter more personal
  Anyone can write a letter, but only you can write a letter from you. Our guide will help you transpose your personality onto the page.
  Overcoming writer’s block
  One of the most daunting challenges in writing a letter is imagining the effort involved in finishing it. Getting started is the hardest part, and our guide includes different methods for getting the world flowing.

Why Download This Guide?

We tried to offer a concise, practical set of tips and tricks for putting pen to paper and communicating your heartfelt thoughts and feelings to the person to whom you’re writing.

Click below to download the guide and get those words out of your head and onto the page.