I don't quite get it. What is the point of this project?
- Letters from Strangers is a collection of stories. In an age of internet technology, many people miss out on the intimacy of a hand written letter. I strive to spread compassion through the idea of shared humanity between people of all walks of life, and to reduce loneliness by providing a forum for honest expression that is safe and open to everyone. I try to connect human beings, and to make this world of strangers seem a little less strange. I seek to share insight, love, and creativity between people who have never met.
How does it work?
- You send me a letter written anonymously to a stranger, and an empty envelope that is stamped and self addressed. You get an anonymous letter from someone else sent back to you. I also scan my favorites and put them online for everyone to read.
Where do I mail my letter?
- Letters From Strangers
P.O. Box 2705
Winchester, VA 22604
What should I write about?
- Tell us your story. Use a writing prompt. Send in some fiction, poetry, philosophy, or art. Vent, or share the secrets that you can't share with anyone else. Write whatever feels right.
Do I have to send a self-addressed envelope?
- Nope. It's fine if you don't want to receive one in return.
- Stand out. Share your story. Be unique, well written, and visually pleasing. Pen scans better than pencil does.
Is there any way to keep in touch with the person who wrote
to me?
- In order to protect the anonymity of volunteers, I do not store any personal information.
Can I post these images elsewhere?
- Sure, just please provide a link back to my blog so they know where the letter came from.
- Get the word out there. Like Letters From Strangers on Facebook. Share letters with friends, or on other social media like Google+, Twitter, Stumble Upon, Tumblr, Pinterest, your personal blog, etc. If you're feeling ambitious, write a letter to a stranger and leave it in your community.
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