Letter Writing Topics

If you are new to letter writing or have recently set a goal to write more letters or are a regular letter writer who sometimes suffers from writer's block, you might sometimes find yourself at a loss for what to write about in a letter.

Each letter is unique, and it's contents depend upon the recipient and what's going on in your life.

For example, if you're writing to a longtime friend or a close relative, your letter may be chatty and read as if you started in the middle of a conversation. It may make reference to events from your past or to conversations you've had before. You might ask about mutual friends/relatives, share personal news, etc.

If you're writing to a new penpal, you'll be more introductory, offering up bits of information about yourself without telling your whole story all at once. You'll probably ask lots of questions, too, hoping for a letter in response.

Even experienced letter writers may find it difficult to write certain types of letters, such a condolence letters or even letters of support. In those cases, your best solution is to take the time to think through the letter. Make sure you're saying what you really want to say. If it's an especially difficult letter, set it aside for a few hours or even a day or two, if you have the time to spare, and re-read it, re-writing it, if necessary.

If you need some quick letter writing topics, consider a few of these:
* The weather
* History of your town
* What you did today
* Your surroundings
* Your dreams for the future
* Your most cherished memory
* Your favorite food
* Your dream vacation
* Your pet or the one you wish you had
* Opinions on a current political topic

Now, "I don't know what to write about" isn't an excuse! Go write that letter!

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