Actually don’t ask me, ask American teens Wally and Nora, direct from a kitchen table in 1950. This movie is SO BAD but actually quite helpful, with simple tips like:

* Write conversationally, as though you’re talking to the person
* Illustrate what you’re saying with stories and anecdotes and other bits and pieces to bring the words to life
* Imagine how the recipient might be reacting to your letter, how it will make them feel
(* Think how you WANT them to feel, and write to create that feeling in them)
* Make your letter look nice (!)

Ok let’s meet Wally and Nora:

Yours sincerely,
Naomi xo

ps. I first discovered this video via Post Whistle blog