Get Real Letters From Some Of History's Greatest Authors
Meet your new writing coaches: Jane Austen, Joseph Conrad, James Joyce, and more.
Order six months of letters for just $129.
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The Perfect Gift For Writers
Get curated letters from some of history's most famous & innovative writers.
Learn first-hand how legendary authors overcame obstacles to publish enduring best-sellers and create iconic characters.
Read along as they critique other popular works from their era, forge their identities as authors, lay out what they believe to be the keys to great writing.
This collection will inspire you to rush to your writing nook and give you actionable advice to apply to your next novel, short story, poem, or article.
Meet Your Writing Coaches
Jane AustenAuthor of "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility" & domestic novel virtuoso. |
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Fyodor DostoevskyAuthor of "Crime and Punishment," "The Brothers Karamazov," and other masterpieces of Russian literature. |
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Zora Neale HurstonChronicler of the American South. Best-selling author of "Their Eyes Were Watching God" and "Mules and Men". |
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F. Scott FitzgeraldJazz-age icon. Author of "The Great Gatsby" and "The Beautiful and Damned". |
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Charlotte BrontëAuthor of "Jane Eyre" under the pseudonym "Currer Bell". Sister to two more legends of literature. |
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Arthur Conan DoylePhysician & best-selling author of "The Hound of the Baskervilles" and "A Study in Scarlet". Creator of iconic detective Sherlock Holmes. |
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E.B. WhiteLong-time New Yorker editor, children's novelist, and co-author of 'The Elements of Style' alongside his former professor. |
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Mark TwainLegendary humorist & best-selling author of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". World's worst businessman. |
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H.G. WellsSci-fi pioneer. Author of "The War of the Worlds," "The Time Machine," and dozens of other novels. |
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Willa CatherPulitzer-prize-winning author of "My Ántonia," "O Pioneers!," and other tales of frontier life. |
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Louisa May AlcottBeloved author of "Little Women". Noted for her poignant tales of family and female empowerment. |
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Mary ShelleyDaughter of feminist Mary Wollstonecraft and radical philosopher William Godwin. Author of "Frankenstein." |
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Edgar Allan PoeMastermind behind "The Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Heart" and author of the first modern detective story. |
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And More...The above list is just a sampling of the authors you'll receive letters from as a recipient of this collection. |
Please note: The "pen pal" list is subject to change.
The Letterjoy Experience
Real Letters In Your Mailbox
Each week, you'll receive a replica letter in your (actual, physical) mailbox from a famous author discussing writing, editing, or the creative process.
This package includes twenty-six letters mailed over a six-month period.
These are real letters sourced from archives, libraries, and special collections around the world, and reproduced for you on fine stationery.
Timely & Timeless Topics
Throughout your membership, you'll receive letters exploring a variety of writing-related themes.
You'll also learn the story behind best-selling novels like "Jane Eyre" and "Ulysses."
Topics your "pen pals" will touch on include character development, plot, dialogue, process, editing, handling criticism, and beating writer's block.
Old-School Charm
No screens are required to enjoy Letterjoy. Opening your letters is as “old-school” an experience as can be. Each is mailed in an ivory-hued envelope with a real first-class stamp.
All of your letters will arrive on fine stationery, vellum, or parchment with letterhead and other design touches engineered to transport you back in time.
The Full Story
Alongside each of your letters, you’ll receive “the postscript,” an article on your latest author, their writing process, their style, and their career.
Each postscript is brimming with details perfect for inspiring an afternoon of writing or helping you plot your next best-seller.
This collection is Part I of an ongoing series. Part II will be available in 2025.
Recommended For:
- Aspiring Writers
- Journalists & Published Authors
- Avid Readers & Bookworms
- Students of English Literature & Journalism
This collection is also suitable for classroom and educational use. If you'd like to buy this collection for a group, please request a quote.
Member Testimonials
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"My 12 year old history obsessed son loved his Letterjoy. It’s not just the letter- it’s the info that comes with it. My son is on Scholar Bowl and he sees these as a treasure trove of info. Took it to school today to share with team. Thank you!"
— Lauren, Florida
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"If you are looking for a great holiday gift for someone in politics or who likes history I have really enjoyed @Letterjoy . They send you a historical letter each week and they are fascinating. One week might be from a WWII general & the next week about natural ice in the 1920s."
— John, Alabama
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"We did the Letterjoy thing as a Christmas gift for our son, and I’m definitely the biggest beneficiary. I read them aloud to the whole family, in the accent/voice I imagine each author would have had."
— Stephanie, New York