The Lost Art of Letter Writing & Why It’s Coming Back
In a world of instant everything, writing a letter feels radical. Slowing down. Choosing your words. Licking the envelope. It’s an art—one we’re learning to cherish again.
In This Essay:
- The Intimacy of Ink: Why Letters Fell Deeper
- How To Write A Letter That Lingers
- From Paper To Person: The Powers of Tangibility
- Why Epistolary Fiction Still Captivates
The Intimacy of Ink: Why Letters Feel Deeper
Unlike a tweet or a text, a letter asks for pause. It speaks across time. The slant of handwriting, the pressure of a pen—all of it reveals mood, care, presence.
How to Write a Letter That Lingers
- Begin with a moment of stillness.
- Share something true, not just interesting.
- Ask a question. Leave space for response.
- Sign off with intention—not just “Best,” but something only you would write.
From Paper to Person: The Power of Tangibility
A letter can be held, folded, tucked into a book. It carries scent, dust, even the weather of the day it was written.
Why Epistolary Fiction Still Captivates
We love reading letters because they make us feel like voyeurs. They let us peek into private lives and intimate truths. It’s storytelling with immediacy and trust.
The Birdsong Letters is more than a story. It’s a return to the art of waiting, wondering, and reading by hand.