How I Write to My Penpal (guide to writing letters for beginners)

I wanted to share a pretty big part of my life that not many people know about, which is penpaling! In this video, I share how I write to my penpal and a guide for writing letters for beginners/people interested in penpaling. Maybe this will inspire some of you to message a friend or family member to start exchanging letters with...
Link to my "study" playlist on Spotify:
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♫ "Aphex Twin - Avril 14th"
♫ "Zeeky Beats - Sleep"
♫ "Zeeky Beats - Run Away"
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[@julianabv3451]

I love how this was a genuinely made actual 'how to write a pen pal letter' video, most of the vids I've found are just about the decorating aspect, which is not what the core of pen paling is about. Thanks for this :)

[@ilenefrances]

You are so welcome! Glad you liked the video 😊

[@mariferortega8346]

Yes!!!

[@nollie4704]

"I covered up the front so you don't know where I live." dang it.

[@MG-em7sp]

Looking through the penpal videos, most of them focus on the aesthetics which of course is ok and fun but i find myself pressured to make it look nice when really i want the main core to be about conversation, especially in this digital age. Thank you it was a really lovely video!

[@vidhiii6483]

I don't usually comment but please never stop making videos. Absolutely love how real this was.

[@radhabamorya2145]

I was rubbing my eye when this clip showed up 2:43 and when I saw the screen all blurred I seriously had mini attack..

[@sainttropaz6356]

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[@Wr3n24]

Same 😀

[@urmama3235]

The intro was so good omg ❤️❤️

[@ilenefrances]

Ahhh! Thank you so much! 💗

[@daisykober7503]

the confetti is definitely the most important part😂

[@ilenefrances]

oh for SURE!! 🙌

[@rachelace6102]

Nice to see some penpal-ing that isn't so artistic, not my style at all. And is that a Wallace & Grommit reference? Nice

[@jellycosplays3377]

I don't know how to write letters so I just send art, cards, bottle caps and sometimes rocks or shells to my penpal, Basically anything collectible that fits in an envelope

[@mack101hayes]

I used to be bad at opening letters aswell but my dad carved me a letter opener out of wood and it was really cool and worked well I suggest u use one if u tend to rip them like me :)🥰have a good day!!

[@ilenefrances]

I love this idea and have been meaning to get into wood carving. Gonna give this a try, thank you so much! 💞

[@mack101hayes]

Your welcome haha I think it’s rlly cool I always liked it when my dad carved

[@gionanna]

Thanks for this video, the ones that focus on decorations and extras are so cute and artsy, but it's really not needed if you want to make a connection (of course, it also depends on the expectations of your penpal) 😊

[@ilenefrances]

Exactly, it’s all about preference ;) glad you enjoyed the video!

[@POwens]

This is such a lovely how to on penpaling, something I've been having a hard time just starting. Thanks for the jumpstart, Ilene!

[@asmarleralliemarler6888]

I just started penpaling and it’s so much fun:)

[@lodoegyatso1874]

Will we penpal

[@black_jackledemon6298]

Love this.....made me smile. I've had a few penpals when "snailmail" was tge only thing available. Most were friends from areas I once lived and unfortunately never recieved a response from school pen pal programs. Except this oddly specific arrangement where a school I went to released helium balloons with a tag that requested anyone that found the balloon respond to the address on the attached tag. 3 of us tied our ballons together to get more distance out of our collective ballons and recieved a letter from a Texas family vacationing and camping along a river 400 miles away. I've embrassed e-mail and find penpals via online games now from all over the world. Like the games well enough but it's meeting people that actually gets me to play. But as someone that likes to draw and do calligraphy. Ol'fashioned letters are something I enjoy more if a person is comfortable with that. Just something *really* special to get even a simple postcard in the mailbox. 😊👍

[@ilenefrances]

I love this, thank you for sharing your story! I agree, receiving any kind of mail is like a present :)

[@julialugova6013]

This is a cool Chanel really Idk my u don’t have a million subscribers you videos are so lovely ❤️😘

[@angelisabelle7062]

this is edited so nicely :)

[@user-zw6cu9yv2h]

this is what i’ve been looking for!

[@alejandrag912]

omg the confetti is so smart !!

[@sainttropaz6356]

N9oo

[@MintyX734]

Thank you for making a practical penpalling video; the ones with all the glitz and glam are pretty but can be intimidating too 😅 this was exactly what i needed!

[@christinanguyen2550]

BEAUTIFULLY FILMED AND EDITED UGH QUEEN

[@ilenefrances]

Christina Nguyen oh my goodness! Thanks so much :D

[@sainttropaz6356]

I love you ❤️💚

[@rhysthomas9577]

i know i’m 7 months late but this video was so so so helpful !!

[@ilenefrances]

YAY! Glad I was able to help :)

[@taschak3889]

In Germany you also write in the uper left corner your own adress and in the right Side the adress, where you wanna send your Letter. But WE writing the adress differently : First Name, Family Name (Company Name or other Information) Streetname & house Number Postal code & City Country (If it's a international Letter) At the uper right corner comes the post stamp. Thank you for the Video, it was really fun to watch. I found it a bit late, but will Look for your other Videos too.👍🏻

[@ilenefrances]

It's so interesting to see the small differences and details between the two! Love it :) Thanks for watching!

[@paige3150]

I couldn’t believe you only had 90 subscribers when I watched this video! This is so good.

[@geeneon]

your voice is so soothing, and i love how you talk! super chill and comforting. loved the video editing too! :-)

[@ilenefrances]

Ah thank you so much! Glad it was nice and relaxing for ya ;)

[@Fin-lw5ew]

Hey girly thank you for sharing!! ♥️

[@noneofyourbusiness4744]

Ayyy I really enjoyed this video. I really love all of the other videos out there, but this was a really good starting point for me. I've always been rather messy haha

[@ilenefrances]

YAY! Love to hear that :)

[@elektralucialyholm-raagaar2248]

Wow, your editing style is so cute and professional-looking!

[@ilenefrances]

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words and feedback ;)

[@Jaffacakess]

The quality is amazing, thank you!

[@loonar35]

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[@Jaffacakess]

@@loonar35 tf who are you

[@loonar35]

@@Jaffacakess sorry wrong person lol

[@Jaffacakess]

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[@loonar35]

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[@starfirefairyindigo2668]

Thank you for this, it's refreshing to actually see what I was looking for !!!!!

[@youngfarhana8056]

For years I have wanted to find even a pen pal but no one wants to.I once met a girl from Korea but we lost contact so I no longer know about her condition

[@tracy.4712]

Maybe you can go onto social media and find others to penpal with

[@valiagadri3421]

you can find a lot of penpaling sites but i recommend you Globalpenfriends (i found mine there)

[@ma_r1o24]

Found my penpals on penpalworld

[@Mayanyanyan]

I like it the way you edit your vid

[@02leda]

This video is so good tysm for the good tips!!

[@gravesilk322]

I love your videos! You have a great personality and your editing is great!! Hope your channel gets more popular

[@bhumika.0107]

Best channel really inspired me a lot Can u let me know the editing software u use? Coz its besttt❤❤💗

[@ilenefrances]

Thank you so much! I use Final Cut Pro X to edit ;)

[@bhumika.0107]

@@ilenefrances is it free?

[@IchimatsuTrashneko]

Ah thank you! I wanted to start having a penpal but since I have never been taught how to send letters, I was nervous on how to even begin 😫

[@Theartist.gothicfatcat]

I'll be your pen pal, I recently started remembering that it was a thing, and I never got a chance.

[@mrsquarterblack]

Wow I love this video. REAL inspiration!!! Like dang. Good good stuff. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@ilenefrances]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy it inspired you :D

[@ethernat]

Letter opener will help you :) great video

[@BandsGiddy]

Do you still upload? I just discovered your channel and I love it

[@audrey-wq2gf]

i love this omg

[@farrenprakash6405]

Damn!! Finally the video i was looking for. 💙🌻

[@xo_v]

It's soooo nice👏💐 I like ur eraser😂

[@ilenefrances]

Hahah! Thank you!

[@wayfarexx]

Oh my gush, thank you so much. I had a first penfriend..and I actually don't know what to write. I just accidentally found your channel. Btw I'm new supporter ❤️❤️

[@shaileesworld]

Lol, I loved your video. Straightforward and with a sense of humour!

[@painchaud2000]

Thanks! I was wondering what to write to my new pen pal 😁

[@jellycosplays3377]

I have a penpal but since we have each other's phones numbers we text too much to keep a normal back and forth letter thing going, so I usually just send her drawings of her favorite characters and homemade pins and other art stuff I can fit in an envelope- but I wanna write a normal letter, I just don't know how I would do that

[@eugenealeddy8383]

Honestly can you please make more pen pal videos aghh there so cool ??😅

[@ilenefrances]

Thank you! I'll definitely keep this in mind for future videos ;)

[@eugenealeddy8383]

ilene frances aww tysm it’s really cool

[@mrsquarterblack]

Agreed 👍🏽

[@cassandragon3103]

hi can I use any type of paper envelopes to mail? Not those white envelopes.

[@ingenuity168]

Use a letter opener or scissors?

[@ilenefrances]

True!

[@elisabethsargent]

I cut my letters open on the right side, so I can cut out the stamp for my penpals who collect stamps. I never rip mine open. It also saves the integrity of the beautiful envelopes people send me. Just an idea for you. ☺

[@bohemianscrapgirl]

So adorable!

[@mamacita.]

Where do you get the stickers ?

[@ilenefrances]

If you're referring to the stamps at the end, you can get those at any local post office/mail carrier place! Hope this helps :)

[@eugenealeddy8383]

Also you can use global pen friends

[@vaniagomes1689]

I really really really want to get into pen-palling, but wasn’t too sure of whether it was rather safe given the virtual hellscape that is COVID, so do you think it is safe, given the circumstances?

[@ilenefrances]

I figure we've got all of the time in the world right now to explore hobbies, so go for it! If you're worried about the virus being transmitted someway through your mail carrier system, my letters usually take about 5-6 days to arrive, so there is a fair amount of time for the letter to sit untouched on a truck or in a box. But it's totally up to you and how safe you feel. Hope this helped!

[@tiffanywoods4126]

I was wondering what uggs a guide way to find a penpal

[@lemlem5636]

Kawaii

[@mrmeowingtonw]

Wait Kansas is a real place??!?!??!

[@ilenefrances]

LOL yes it is! Not just a place from "The Wizard of Oz" ;)

[@mrmeowingtonw]

@@ilenefrances oh hahaha well you learn something new everyday!

[@jayanilakshika8606]

I also want to have a penpal 🥺How I find a one

[@hawkins5236]

P.Sherman 42 Wallaby Way Sydney!!

[@udijade]

I’m from South Africa

[@mr.peanutbutter6969]

I wrote a letter to a girl in prison. I'm too nervous to send it though.

[@sultanahmad1223]

I am pakistani I desair to teach english can I help you

[@ababi967]

Nice video! Want to be my PenPal? ✉️☺️

[@globalpenfriends8075]

Great Video Ilene - such a genuine video. Please contact us, we would love to collaborate with us - check your mail.