Letter writing is most often a solitary experience. Pen, paper, a cup of tea perhaps, and time to get lost in one’s own thoughts as the conversation between writer and recipient unfolds on paper.
However, the advent of virtual Letter Writing Socials has illustrated the importance of community, whether we write letters or not.
If you haven’t already joined my friends over at the Toronto Letter Writers Society virtual LWS there is one this weekend, plus 1x per month going forward. Just one more opportunity for community.
we crave community
I’ve come to realize, that the concept of a virtual LWS
It is more than just writing snail mail virtually. Some people tune in just to listen while out walking their dog or to simply join in the conversation, maybe not writing a letter at all.
It is all about the conversation, the chatter about washi tape and stationery. The swapping of info of where to get vintage stamps, or what our favorite summer drink is or to hear the sounds of the typewriter, all of this put together is the natural building of a community.
Where are you finding community these days?
Can one join these virtual letter writing socials even if one isn’t in Toronto…or Canadian at all? 😉
Of course! Would be thrilled to have you join us. You just need to be on Instagram and online on Wednesday nights 7pm MST and wait for @ritewhileucan to go LIVE video. Hope you can make it one of these weeks.