| The art of writing letters is not dead. Finding a pen pal and getting creative with snail mail can be easier than you think. Rachel Syme, author of Syme's Letter Writer: A Guide to Modern Correspondence, shares with Life Kit whimsical ways to start a letter-writing habit.
💌 When looking for a pen pal, start with family and friends. If you want to make new connections, try asking your social media followers if they want a letter from you.
💌 Don’t be afraid to talk about the weather. Syme says people think it’s a “boring” topic, but mentioning it can be very telling.
💌 Try giving yourself a writing prompt. You could share your favorite life hack, recount an impulse buy, or get creative and draw a map of a stroll you often take in your neighborhood.
💌 Sneak flat gifts into your letters. Options include stickers, pressed flowers and tea bags.
For more ways to kickstart your letter-writing habit, listen to this episode of NPR's Life Kit. Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more. | 
