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How to write a letter

A personal letter is simpler than you think. Start with a greeting, say what you mean in a few short paragraphs, and close warmly. When you are ready, use our free online letter editor to write and send it.

Write a letter online — free

Letter format and structure

Most personal letters follow the same simple shape. You do not need a formal business layout — just these parts, in order:

  1. Salutation

    Open with a greeting. Dear Mom, or Dear Alex, is enough for someone you know.

  2. Opening paragraph

    Say why you are writing. One or two sentences is fine: a thank-you, an update, something you have been meaning to say.

  3. Body

    The heart of the letter — two or three short paragraphs. Write the way you would speak, without over-editing.

  4. Closing

    End with warmth: With love, Warmly, Yours, or simply your name.

  5. P.S. (optional)

    A small afterthought — a joke, a reminder, one last thing you forgot to mention.


How to start a letter

Staring at a blank page is the hardest part. Pick one of these openings and keep going:

In SlowQuill, the salutation field is the first line of your letter — type Dear [name], and the rest follows naturally.


Personal letters vs. formal letters

Formal business letters need addresses, block formatting, and stiff language. SlowQuill is for personal letters — love notes, thank-yous, birthday messages, letters to friends, and notes you want to send online instead of as a text.

If you need a specific kind of letter, start from a themed page:


How to write and send a letter online

  1. 01
    Open the letter editor

    Go to the free write page. No account is required.

  2. 02
    Choose a font and background

    Serif, typewriter, handwriting — pick a style that fits the mood of your letter.

  3. 03
    Write your salutation and body

    Start with Dear…, then write what is on your mind. Add a P.S. if you like.

  4. 04
    Add the recipient and schedule delivery

    Enter their email and choose when the letter should arrive — in 24 hours, 3 days, or a specific date.

  5. 05
    Seal and send

    Your recipient gets an email with a link to a quiet reading page — just your letter, nothing else.

Start writing — free

Common questions

How do I start writing a letter?

Begin with a salutation like Dear [name], then write one sentence about why you are writing. The rest usually flows from there.

What is the format to write a letter?

A personal letter has a salutation, an opening paragraph, a body of two or three short paragraphs, a warm closing, and an optional P.S.

Can I write a letter online for free?

Yes. SlowQuill lets you compose and send a personal letter online for free, with no account required on the public write page.

Can I send a letter online for free?

Yes. Add a recipient email, write your letter, and choose when it should be delivered. SlowQuill sends it by email at no cost.

Is this an email or a letter?

It is a personal letter delivered by email. Your recipient opens a quiet reading page — more thoughtful than a regular email, with its own font and background.

How should I make a letter?

Pick a font and background, write a salutation and body, add the recipient email, schedule delivery, and click Seal & Send. Our step-by-step guide above walks through each part.