Erica Di Bona wrote A Letter Is Better because she believes something essential has been lost in a world of emails, texts, and instant messages: the power of thoughtful, personal connection. Through her work in the entertainment industry, fundraising, and relationship-building, she saw firsthand how a real letter—typed or handwritten, signed, stamped, and mailed—creates a deeper, more lasting impact than digital communication. Letters are remembered, kept, and felt. She wrote the book to inspire people to rediscover the joy of writing thank-you notes and appreciation letters, to bring civility and kindness back into everyday interactions, and to remind us that you don’t have to be a “writer” to write something meaningful.

At its heart, A Letter Is Better is her invitation to slow down, find something kind to say, and use the simple act of sending a letter to strengthen relationships and change lives—one envelope at a time. 💌

 There is power in a simple handwritten—or typed—letter. This book will inspire you to start writing again and have fun doing it.

“A Letter Is Better” provides practical tools to strengthen your business and personal connections through the power of a real letter in a stamped envelope. It helps put the fun back into fundraising, the love into love letters, and the heartfelt “Thanks for being you” into every thank-you note.

One good deed often leads to another, and this book gives you the confidence to begin crafting memorable letters that make a lasting impression.

Erica Di Bona encourages readers to find something kind to say, treat the first draft as the final draft, and send their thoughts through the mail instead of by email or text. You’ll be inspired to rediscover the joy of writing and the impact it can have.

A handwritten letter stays on the recipient’s desk, brings a smile to their face, and connects with their heart. In just three easy paragraphs, you can tell someone “Thanks for being you” and make a difference in their life.

“A Letter Is Better” by Erica Di Bona puts the love back into letter writing. The book shows how to express appreciation and create meaningful communication, whether your letters are written by hand, on a typewriter, or on a computer.

It also shares powerful stewardship techniques for fundraisers, helpful ideas for job seekers and recent graduates, and the simple joy of having a pen pal.