letterwriting
Composing postal messages
Letterwriting is the practice or art of composing letters, especially personal correspondence.
The term often carries nostalgic connotations, evoking an era before email and texting when handwritten letters were the primary means of long-distance communication: She took up letterwriting as a way to stay connected with distant friends.
Also spelled as two words.
Treated hide for manuscripts
- quillFeather used for writing
- inkwellContainer for dipping pens
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- waxPliable waterproof substance
fountain pen · ballpoint · nib · ink · papyrus · vellum · stationery · paper
Ornamental handwriting art
- cursiveJoined handwriting style
- scriptWritten words for performance
- flourishTo grow vigorously
- ligatureCord for binding
stroke · copperplate · italic · print · legibility · scrawl · scribble
Postal payment adhesives
- postageFee for mailing
- mailPostal system items
- postcardMailable picture souvenir
- postmarkDated mailing imprint
airmail · delivery · address · zipcode · sorting · mailbox · franking · certified
Folded paper enclosure
- stationeryCorrespondence writing materials
- addresseeIntended mail recipient
- salutationExpression of goodwill
- valedictionFormal parting statement
epistle · missive · postscript · letterhead · greeting · closing · signature · dear
Long-distance letter friend
- thank-you noteLetter acknowledging a kindness
- condolenceExpression of shared grief
- invitationRequest to attend
- announcementPublic declaration of information
parchment
Treated hide for manuscripts
wax · fountain pen · ballpoint · nib · ink · papyrus · vellum · stationery · paper · pen
calligraphy
Ornamental handwriting art
ligature · stroke · copperplate · italic · print · legibility · scrawl · scribble
stamps
Postal payment adhesives
postmark · airmail · delivery · address · zipcode · sorting · mailbox · franking · certified · registered
envelope
Folded paper enclosure
- stationeryCorrespondence writing materials
- addresseeIntended mail recipient
- salutationExpression of goodwill
valediction · epistle · missive · postscript · letterhead · greeting · closing · signature · dear · sincerely
pen pal
Long-distance letter friend
- thank-you noteLetter acknowledging a kindness
- condolenceExpression of shared grief
- invitationRequest to attend
announcement · fan mail · aerogramme · billet-doux · mash note
letterwritingtexting
Sending typed mobile messages
instant messaging · phone calls · tweeting · Snapchat · email
letterwritingvideo chat
Live audiovisual conversation
oral communication · live streaming · speechmaking · public speaking · telepathy
letter, write, writing, letters, lettered, lettering, letterer, writes, written