Posts by Carrie Pierce
A Valentine’s Day Note Still Matters
Valentine’s Day has a way of making people feel like they need to perform. Bigger gestures. Better plans. The right words. And somehow still make it feel real. But what usually lands the deepest is much simpler. A handwritten note. Not because it is perfect, but because it is personal. Before you start writing, pause…
Read MoreI Don’t Know What to Say in a Handwritten Note
At some point, almost everyone gets stuck in the same place: pen in hand, blank card, mind suddenly empty. If you’ve ever thought I don’t know how to start a handwritten note, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common reasons people avoid writing them altogether. So, let’s remove the pressure. You don’t…
Read MoreThe Cognitive Benefits of Handwriting
We’ve talked a lot about the power of writing with pen and paper and shared stories about why handwritten notes feel different. But beneath that experience is something deeper. There’s real science behind what happens when we write by hand, and it explains why the practice continues to matter in a world dominated by screens.…
Read MoreThe Subtle Power of Handwritten Notes: A Hospital Story
In a world where digital messages move instantly, handwritten notes stand apart. They take time. They require intention. And they carry a kind of quiet presence that screens simply don’t. I didn’t fully understand that until our family experienced it firsthand. When my father was admitted to the hospital, what we expected to be a…
Read MoreHow to Write a Handwritten Note That Lingers for Days
Most handwritten notes aren’t memorable because they’re beautifully written. They’re memorable because they feel considered. Someone paused long enough to think about what they actually wanted to say, and that intention comes through. Writing by hand isn’t about nostalgia. It’s about slowing down just enough to be thoughtful. The moment you pick up a pen,…
Read More8 Creative Love Note Ideas That Feel Personal and Unexpected
Sending a love note doesn’t have to mean reaching for the same familiar phrases or scribbling a quick “I love you” on a sticky note. The most memorable notes are the ones that feel personal, unexpected, thoughtful, and unmistakably meant for one specific person…. sometimes all it takes is good paper and a pen you…
Read MoreThe Healing Power of Handwritten Notes: Why Writing by Hand Calms the Mind
We spend most of our days reacting to notifications buzzing, screens lighting up, messages pulling our attention in a dozen directions at once. In the middle of all that noise, the simple act of writing by hand often gets overlooked. But a handwritten note does something screens can’t. It slows us down, pulls us into…
Read MoreThe Magic of Handwritten Notes: How I Connected with Foreign Rights Publishers
Today, I’ve got a noteworthy story to share with you about handwritten notes and the incredible connections they can create. It might seem a bit old-school in this digital age, but believe me, there’s something truly special about putting pen to paper. Recently, I was on a mission to reach out to foreign rights publishers…
Read More9 Ways Text Messages are Impersonal
Lack of Emotional Depth: Text messages are often brief and concise, limiting the amount of emotional depth that can be communicated. It’s harder to express empathy, sympathy, or other deeper emotions through text compared to face-to-face communication. Absence of Tone and Inflection: Text messages lack the nuances of voice such as tone, inflection, and pitch…
Read MoreThe Timeless Impact of a Handwritten Note for a Graduate
In an increasingly digitized world, the art of writing personal notes has become something of a rarity. Yet, despite the surge of electronic communications, nothing quite compares to the heartwarming touch of a handwritten note. For a milestone as significant as graduation, a personal note can be a timeless keepsake for the special graduate in…
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