Hi, I am Carly and I am always thinking up new ways to connect people and engage in creative processes that enrich our lives.

While listening to the audiobook version of “The Correspondent” this December, the idea for this course came to mind. The idea of a group of Correspondents coming together over a year’s time and committing to the act of intentional letter writing made me giddy with excitement! I am also a fan of Gretchen Rubin and her podcast, Happier. Each year she encourages listeners to make a list of aims for the year…i.e 26 things in 2026.

As I contemplated my 2026 list, I wanted to focus on writing 26 letters. Then, I decided it would be much more interesting to make a course out of it and benefit from the community and connection that will surely transpire.

And here we are…let’s get writing!

What Participants Can Expect

• 12 monthly virtual gatherings (January–December 2026)

• A guided reflection + discussion each month on what it means to correspond in our modern times

• Creative prompts to spark curiosity, honesty, and imagination

• Accountability + encouragement toward writing 26 letters across the year

• Space to share insights, frustrations, vulnerability, and joy

• Optional resource lists: stationery ideas, postage guidance, creative letter formats

No writing experience required. Just curiosity, a willingness to try, and access to paper, envelopes, and stamps.

This course includes meetings on Zoom once per month to connect around our writing endeavors.

The meetings will serve as a connection point, a place of accountability to the course, and for recommendations for prompts and themes you may want to include in your letters each month.

If you miss a meeting, that is OK. Just try to come to as many as you can.

Meeting dates are:

July 13

Aug 10

Sept 14

Oct 19

Nov 9

Dec 14

*Summer dates subject to shift based on travel- TBD

This course requires a one-time investment of $20.26….because we are writing 26 letters in 2026!

The fee supports the structure of the course, the facilitator’s time and resources provided throughout the year.

“The People Who Write Back” is an in person gathering in Austin on 7/11/26. This is open to all who have read “The Correspondent” and would like to discuss and share time in community around letter-writing. RSVP is required by July 3.