A Letter Can Change Everything
Write Thanks • Build Trust • Change Lives.
Rediscover the power of gratitude, connection, and the written word
Gratitude That Goes Beyond Words Turning appreciation into meaningful action
Building deeper personal and professional relationships
My book teaches people how to love writing “thank-you” letters, show appreciation to others, practice bringing civility back into society, and be remembered for it.
Experience the power of a simple thank-you note and the lasting impact that taking a moment to express genuine appreciation can have on relationships, professional growth, and personal success.
Introducing Erica Gerard Di Bona
The Power of the Thank You
“A Letter Is Better” by Erica Di Bona puts the love back into letter writing. The book shows you how to say “thanks for being you” and create meaningful communication, whether it’s typewritten or computer-generated. It explains powerful stewardship techniques for fundraisers, offers ideas for new job hunters and recent college graduates, and shares the joy of writing and receiving a personal note.
What People Are Saying
“Every year for my birthday Erica has sent me my Horoscope. I look forward to it, I appreciate it, and I finally know what is happening in my life. Erica is my thoughtful caring friend,. How lucky am I.
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“I know we have all received beautiful gifts. Erica's "thank you" notes are like an exquisitely wrapped gift with a wonderfull present inside. I have taken great delight in collecting and carefully filing them for safe keeping--they are amazing!
The art of writing a "thank you" note is alive and well with Erica Gerard Di Bona!
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“Dear Erica,
I just wanted to tell you how thrilled I was to get and read "A Letter Is Better!"
I really enjoyed it and I think it will hopefully start a movement!
Thanks again and Happy 2026!
XO
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Erica In the news
Erica Di Bona on Daily Influence
How can a simple thank-you letter create lasting influence? In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno speaks with Erica Gerard Di Bona, author of A Letter Is Better:...
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Erica's Blogs
The Art of the Thank-You Note: Make It Personal, Make It Meaningful
People often ask me, “What should I write in a thank-you note?” My first answer is always simpler than they expect: write what you mean. A thank-you note isn't supposed...
The September Reset: You Don’t Have to Wait Until January
There is something about September that has always felt like a new beginning to me. January may officially begin the year, but September has its own kind of fresh-start energy....
How You Respond Matters!
We spend a lot of time thinking about how we show up. How we prepare for an important business meeting. How we introduce ourselves. How we present an idea. How...
September Brings Gratitude
There is something about September that always feels different. Maybe it’s the subtle shift in the light, the evenings arriving a little earlier, or the sense that summer is beginning...