First letter
You get to write the first letter! If you're feeling stumped about how to kick things off, here are some tips:
If you're curious, this is the form we send incarcerated people. You could write out your own answers and send it to them
We also created this list of icebreakers to get the conversation flowing. Try introducing one or two in your first letter.
- The goals of your first letter are to let your pen-pal know a little about you, and make them interested in continuing to talk
- Be clear: are you looking for friendship, political action, or something else? How often would you like be in touch? How should they contact you (snail mail, Corrlinks email, phone calls, or visits)?
- Write "I found your info through Abolitionist Mail Project and I want to be your pen-pal"
- Tell them why you're interested in their profile
- You might want to mention things like: what you like about yourself, what you are working on, what you do with your time, your favorite movie and why, how a friend would introduce you to someone, etc.
If you're curious, this is the form we send incarcerated people. You could write out your own answers and send it to them
We also created this list of icebreakers to get the conversation flowing. Try introducing one or two in your first letter.
