easy Penpals

You don’t have to be an English major to write successful letters to your pen pal.

Write from your heart and use your creativity. Here are a few suggestions for writing snail mail:

Begin each message with a pleasant greeting. Hand-write your letter as neatly as you can and always use your own words.
Respond first to the news and information that your pen pal shared in his or her last message. But don’t just answer your pals questions, ask a few of your own so you can keep the letters flowing between you.
If you have just started corresponding, tell your pen pal a little bit about yourself and why you think you would be a great pen pal.
Share information about the things that are going on in your life at the moment.
Try to keep your letter short enough that it can be read in one sitting.
Pace the revelation of personal information. Remember that telling too much about your life too soon could scare away a new penfriend.
Avoid controversial topics – at least in the beginning of your relationship.
End each letter with a note with encouragement for your pen pal to reply. (”I look forward to hearing from you soon” or something similar would be appropriate.)

Finally, use nice or unique writing paper and envelope. Address it neatly, legible and correctly by hand. Don’t print it off the computer or type. It should look personal. Clearly put your return address on the envelope. Put the stamp on straight and send it airmail.

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