Resources

This is the resources section, the section that will be jam-packed with all sorts of letter writing goodies, from links to pens to articles all about writing letters! We don’t want to shove advertising down your throat, but we do want to provide a variety of resources to you! Please always free to suggest links by using the contact form at the bottom of the page.

Postal Rates for the US

  • Postcards: 28¢
  • 1oz letter: 44¢
  • 2oz letter: 61¢
  • 1oz Large envelopes: 88¢
  • 1oz Packages: 88¢
  • International 1oz: 98¢
  • International Postcard: 98¢
  • Canada: 75¢
  • Mexico: 79¢

Articles

  • Why I Love Writing Letters – Things are different for everyone, but this is why I love writing letters
  • The Definitive Handwriting Guide – Interested in improving your handwriting or learning a different style? This is a mishmash of all sorts of guides to handwriting.
  • Mailing a Letter or Package to Other Countries – It’s really easy! But if you’re unsure, read this.
  • Free Stationeries! – We all love stationery. Here are tons of links to free stationery all around the interwebs.

Helpful Links

  • USPS Calculate Postage – Extremely handy for when you have to send a parcel or package that is heavy
  • USPS Buy Stamps – I absolutely adore really beautiful and unique stamps. Often times post offices (especially smaller ones) don’t carry all the available stamps that USPS offers, so you should check them out here
  • Guide for Writing Letters – Yes, I know. We’re all letter-writing pros! But sometimes you have the occasion to write a tricky thank-you, a condolence, or an apology. This handy guide will help you get started on the most difficult types of letters.
  • Urgent Action Network – Write to leaders all over the world in the name of peace and equality. If you’re looking for the occasion to write more letters AND do it for a good cause, this is the place to go!
  • Any Soldier – Write to American soldiers! You can send packages or just letters in support of soldiers overseas. Even if you don’t support wars, this can be a kind and wonderful gesture for a soldier who gets very little mail
  • Write Your Representative – Write to your US Representative if you want change! The best way to let your representatives know what you want is to tell them.
  • Letter Writers Alliance – Join the Alliance to get access to free and reduced stationery, a penpal service, and awesome mailing giveaways!
  • Postcrossing – Want to receive and send postcards from and to all over the world? Join Postcrossing, a postcard swap service.