Organizing Snail Mail In A Traveler's Notebook

The holidays are just around the corner and it's time for me to start thinking about the new year. I want to revamp several things including how I keep track of all my letter writing activities. 2016 has been most rewarding and I am so grateful for all the opportunities I've had to meet other snail mail enthusiasts.

My original system for keeping up with incoming and outgoing mail failed me a bit and I've attempted to correct the issue moving forward. A traveler's notebook dedicated to just my letter writing activities has been assembled. The video below has all the details. What type of system do you use for keeping track of mail?

Tampa Letter Writers Club: Letters of Gratitude

I'm pleased to announce that I'm part of a talented group of women forming the Tampa Letter Writers Club. November 17 will kick off the group's first event: Letters of Gratitude. We will meet at Buddy Brew Coffee in Hyde Park Village from 6pm - 8pm.

Join us and write letters of gratitude and encouragement to either people who have helped you personally or to your local first responders for their service. Materials will be provided. The event is free and open to the public. 

If you can't make this event, don't worry. We have many more planned for 2017. Stay tuned. 

Epistolary Writing

There is a magical place where my love of missives, journals, and reading collide. It's called the epistolary novel. Over the years I have noticed a pattern - many of my all time favorite stories are told in the form of letters and diaries. This style of writing is known as epistolary writing. 

As a young girl, I remember getting lost in "I Capture the Castle" and not wanting to put it down. As a teenager, confused about religion, I loved how C.S. Lewis entertained me with the satirical letters from Screwtape. And, as a grown woman, I learned just how powerful letters can be thanks to "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker. 

This year Book Riot published an article, "100 Must-Read Epistolary Novels From The Past and Present." It's a great read and resource. I had no idea there were so many of these novels out there and I can't wait to check out some of the titles. 

What is your favorite writing style? Do you enjoy epistolary novels? Any suggestions for me? I'd love to discover more.