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The art and pleasure of writing a letter

The art and pleasure of writing a letter

Life Kit
21 min
15 Apr
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In her new book, Syme's Letter Writer, Rachel Syme of The New Yorker explains how to write a delightful letter to a loved one. Unlike texting and email, old-fashioned letters, hand-addressed and sent in the mail, are "read intentionally," she says. Syme offers advice on what to write about, how to find the perfect stationery, and how to find a pen pal.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy