07/02/26: RHS Harlow Carr Letter Writing Experience (Yorkshire) 1pm - 3pm
Join us for this amazing in-person letter writing experience to mark World Cancer Day
07/02/26: RHS Harlow Carr Letter Writing Experience (Yorkshire) 10am - 12pm
Join us for this amazing in-person letter writing experience to mark World Cancer Day
07/02/26: Cable Car Letter Writing Experience (London)
Join us for his amazing in-person letter writing experience to mark World Cancer Day
07/02/26: 24 Hour Letter Writing Marathon
Join us for our 24 Hour Marathon letter writing extravaganza to mark world cancer day
Seniors group writes over 100 letters for us
Selfless seniors group writes 100+ letters for us - with more to come!
Letter writing prompts…
The changing seasons can provide the perfect letter writing prompts - here’s some for Autumn.
Not sure what to write?
Sometimes you’re not sure what to write. Here’s a sample letter you can copy, and make your own as you wish.
Ever tried writing to something rather than someone?
We know sometimes it's not easy to know what to write in your letter, especially if you're writing to a stranger. So, why not try writing to something rather than someone.
Pop it on a Postcard
This summer we're asking you to #PopItOnAPostcard for someone who won't be going on holiday.
Writing for us
We’d love you to write for us. Here’s some great tips before you get started.
Sample letter - couldn’t be simpler
Here's a sample letter to inspire you from our Duke of Edinburgh volunteer, Sara.
Sample letter - keep it simple
Needing inspiration for your first letter of the new year? Here's a sample letter to inspire you.
Sample letter - to make you smile
We are often asked how to write a letter to someone with cancer. We always advise to write about everyday things.
A handwritten letter for all
A letter is a gift, for anyone and everyone. A way to fight isolation and loneliness that many are affected by - your own and the reader’s.
Interview with Miranda Keeling and BBC Radio 5 Live - 25 minute listen
Listen to Miranda Keeling being interviewed yesterday on BBC Radio 5 Live by Nihal Arthanayake, along with Professor Bruce Hood, our very own Alison Hitchcock and another friend and letter writer, Liz Maguire.
Overcoming a letter-writing block
We share three ways to face letter-writing block and get your ink flowing once more.
Bringing life to letters with poetry
We’re celebrating World Poetry day by sharing some of our favourite poems that are wonderful to share in your letters.
Letter’s for Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, what message will you send in a letter or card?
The heart and art of From Me to You
We have an incredible community of writers and artists involved with Donate A Letter, and this blog shares their heart and art.
Today, let’s all send a card to a friend
Today is Send a Card to a Friend Day and we want to help you take those first steps into writing that card with some hints and tips!