“If you can’t write it yourself, then get someone else to write a letter for you.” -Willie Perdomo This one sentence could be the mission statement for my fledgling new business- The Write Way. If people can’t write those thank you notes themselves for whatever reason, be […]
Gift Ideas: Carol’s picks
November 29, 2013 One passionate letter writer I met told me that she always makes a gift of thank you notes. Isn’t that a WONDERFUL idea? One always has good reason to be grateful for some kindness. Perhaps you need to thank the person, people who cooked that delicious meal you enjoyed yesterday. Thank you […]
The Writing Master in paper!!!
May 5, 2013 I am so pleased to announce that The Writing Master is, at long last, coming out in paperback TODAY!!! Hip, hip, hooray! Yes, I downloaded the e-book version and wandered briefly, into the 1850’s with the story, but call me “old-fashioned,” I like a book as a companion I can carry with […]
The handwriting of The Declaration of Independence
July 4, 2012 This holiday gives me a perfect opportunity to discuss the lovely handwriting behind The Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft. Corrections were made by Adams and Franklin and then the document was passed on to Timothy Matlack to engross. Timothy Matlack (1730-1829) was a delegate to The Continental Congress […]
The Writing Master
May 6, 2012 I am quite excited to tell you about The Writing Master! Script & Scribble‘s author, Kitty Burns Florey, once again enchants us with the power of the handwritten word through the hand that scripts it. This Victorian novel is based on the life of Charles Cooper, a penman who lives in in […]
Gifts ideas
December 8, 2011 My antennas are always alert to anything that supports the cause of letter writing. I’ve come across some great finds. Let me share them with you. Who knows, one of these items might answer the call for that “perfect gift!” This “Tortoise- Hare T-shirt” says it all…support your “inner tortoise” (Carl Honore). […]
Hurray for Earth Day!
April 22, 2011 “Earth Day is the first completely international and universal holiday that the world has ever known.” -Margaret Mead This is our opportunity to take stock of how our lives impact the Earth, and what we can do about that “footprint.” The guidelines are easy if you remember and apply the 4 R’s of […]
Grand Opening!
Great News: The Store is Open!!! Many of my best resources are now available for you to browse and purchase… books by Kitty Burns Florey, Margaret Shepherd, Barbara Getty & Inga Dubay, Nan Jay Barchowsky and Carl Honore. All sorts of handwriting help, inspiration, pens, ink, journals and stationery. I am thrilled to share my […]
Thanks to YOU for The Write Gift
January 1, 2011 …I wish to say thank you to a few friends who have helped me get this website going… * Carl Honore– Author of In Praise of Slowness. He supported and encouraged the campaign for handwritten letters for the past 2 years via timely emails from London. * Kitty Burns Florey– Author of Script […]
How to Choose a Pen, Part I
September 12,2010 Choosing a pen that feels “just right in your hand” is actually more challenging than it sounds. Most stores have pens entombed in plastic, or locked behind glass. If you get lucky enough to actually get your hands on a fountain pen, it will most likely not have ink. Lovely catalogs tease us […]