I took this photo of a mailbox in Poland. I loved that it was bright red, and easy to find when I sent my postcards back home.
Not many of us write letters anymore. It's easier to text, right? But a letter shows that the person you're sending it to is important. You're taking the time to find paper, pen, envelope and stamp, writing your note, and going to a mailbox or post office.
Our characters can write letters, too.
Think about a character in your story. Could he write a letter to his best friend? Archenemy? Favorite athlete? Or grandparents? (Think about a thank-you letter your character REALLY doesn't want to write.)
Pretend you are your character. Find all the things you need to write a letter. Then actually write it on paper, revealing something that you didn't know your character wanted to say.
Put on a pretend stamp. Better yet, design one. "Mail" your letter in a pretend mailbox. Better yet, design that, too! Will your mailbox be red, blue, or orange-and-yellow striped?
How will the recipient respond? With anger, surprise, or joy?
Congratulations! You (I mean your character) wrote a letter.
