Letter Writing 101: Tips From A Hallmark Card Writer : Life Kit Be it snail mail, a text message, a work email or a birthday card to grandma: good personal writing can foster authentic connection ...

I’ll be halfway (SOB) to my goal of writing him a letter every year until he turns 18. And on his 18th birthday, I’ll have them printed into a book for him, so he can see himself through my eyes.

First, you have to decide how you’re going to write the letter: By hand, or electronically (typing or using voice dictation). There’s also a typewriter, but we’ll skip that one today.