In a world dominated by instant messages, there’s something quietly powerful about sending mail. Whether it’s handwritten, typed, decorated, simple, or formal, mail creates a pause, a moment where someone knows you took time to reach them. And the beautiful thing is: there are so many different ways and people you can write to.
Writing letters isn’t limited to traditional pen pals. It […]
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Read on to find out about an upcoming letter writing event near you!
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LetterMo member, Fly46, sends in mailbag submission from Tennessee, sharing the successes and challenges faced during LetterMo.
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Dear Fellow LetterMoians,
It is nearly February, which means we’re gearing up for the 2026 A Month of Letters Challenge (aka: LetterMo). If this is your first Challenge, welcome! If you are returning after one (or many) years, welcome back!
What is the Challenge?
The LetterMo challenge pledge consists of two parts:
In the month of February, mail at least one item through the post every day […]
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February is just around the corner, and I’m getting ready for LetterMo 2026. Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been busy buying stamps so I’ll have enough at home to send all the letters I plan to write without needing daily trips to the post office. I’ve also made sure my letter‑writing supplies are prepared for the fun (and challenge) of writing a letter every day. All this […]
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User, mirichan, sends in a postcard from the northwest of Spain in our newest mailbag submission.
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Hey there LetterMoians! A quick message from the Month of Letters Admin Board! Over the past year, we’ve crafted a Strategic Plan for LetterMo over the next four years. The plan comes out of a need for a strategic direction for our operations, financial needs (to keep the website running and secure), and to ensure a sustainable growth of the community. The Strategic Plan is a living document, […]
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Nice to see fountain pens as the latest focus of a return to analog and offline communications. Sending letters goes hand-in-hand with fountain pens… (gift link)
It’s time for LetterMo Wrapped, as we look back on how many letters our participants reported sending last LetterMo.
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What is it?
The 2024 Month of Letters Challenge is here! We are so excited to see so many new and returning LetterMoians. The LetterMo Challenge is meant to inspire connection between human beings via snail mail. In February, LetterMoians pledge to:
Send a piece of mail every day that the mail comes in your country.
Write back to everyone who writes to you.
What do I need to know?
Sign […]
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The first batch of Christmas cards are headed to the mailbox. #CanadaPost #SnailMail #ChristmasCards #LetterMo
2025 LetterMo Pen Pal of the YearWe are so thrilled to announce our 2025 LetterMo Pen Pal of the Year: Alleyah! Alleyah was nominated by Fonda, who highlighted Alleyah’s incredible dedication and thoughtfulness over their 5-year pen pal journey. From decorating envelopes with cheerful stickers to providing a listening, non-judgmental ear during tough times, Alleyah shows us that letters are […]
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You Asked, We Listened – Stickers Are Here!
Lettermoians have been quite clear that we want stickers – so we have stickers! We are so excited to share this with you! We worked with sikelwesi @ambodo to design our new logo, and they came up with a design we really loved – and hope you do, too!
We heard you love decorating your mail, so we’re releasing our very first Lettermo Sticker Sheet! Get ready—it debuts Friday, November 28th on […]
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Join the LetterMo Team for 2026 and Beyond!
The Month of Letters is built on the dedication and creativity of our amazing volunteers, and we are looking for new teammates to help make the 2026 edition our best yet! Whether you’re passionate about governance, moderation, writing, or community engagement, we have a role for you!
Volunteering with LetterMo is a chance to connect with like-minded people, share your talents, and make a […]
https://lettermo.com/join-the-lettermo-team-for-2026-and-beyond/
From the Library: Letters from the Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop
A review by Diana Blyton (@secondhandrose)
LetterMo is now accepting spoiler-free book reviews from all registered users. Submit yours today!
Letters from the Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop by Kenji Ueda
If you have ever been to Japan, you will know there is a wide selection of stationery available. From inexpensive chain stores to specialty stationery stores six floors high, there is […]
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Help Shape the Future of LetterMo! Take Our Community Survey
Dear LetterMo Community,
We’ve come a long way since the very first Month of Letters—and thanks to your love of handwritten connection, our community continues to thrive! Now, we’re excited to take the next step in LetterMo’s journey: laying the foundation for a stronger, more sustainable, and year-round LetterMo experience.
To do this, we’re creating a strategic plan—a roadmap […]
https://lettermo.com/help-shape-the-future-of-lettermo-take-our-community-survey/
A Year of LetterMo: Part Two
This is part two of a two-part blog entry. Read Part One if you haven’t see it yet.
January
Though we think about LetterMo happening only in February, January is when things take off here. Admins meet weekly to prepare for the Challenge month. Almost as soon as the clock strikes midnight on New Years, we see a surge in traffic as returning participants turn their attention to the most […]
From the Mailbag – Postcard from Judy
Our Mail Bag blog posts feature letters and postcards that members send to us at LetterMo to share with the community. You can submit content to the Mail Bag by following the instructions at Mail-In Submissions.
We received our next mailbag submission for the blog from Judy, who sent in a postcard from San Jose, California sharing her excitement to meet new pen pals and write more letters. […]
A Year of LetterMo: Part One
This is part one of a two-part blog entry. Check back next week for part two!
Have you ever found yourself wondering what goes on behind the scenes at LetterMo? While most of the focus is on January and February each year, our admins wanted to pull back the curtain and share all that goes into keeping this amazing community of letter writers up and running. If you have questions or want to […]
