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The Power of a Handwritten Note · The Daily Writer

• 0:06
  SPEAKER_00: Welcome to the Daily Rider Podcast, where we bring you tips and inspiration each day to help you build habits for writing success.
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  SPEAKER_00: For more resources, including your free Daily Rider Starter Kit, visit DailyWriterLife.com.
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  SPEAKER_00: There are few things in life as powerful as a handwritten note sent through the mail.
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  SPEAKER_00: Why?
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  SPEAKER_00: Because we all want to feel noticed.
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  SPEAKER_00: We all want to feel special.
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  SPEAKER_00: We love the idea that somebody took the time to write a note, stick it in an envelope, and mail it.
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  SPEAKER_00: As a writer, you interact with a lot of people.
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  SPEAKER_00: You interact with readers, other writers, clients if you do client work, you interact with people who help you with publishing, and other people connected with podcasts and media probably.
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  SPEAKER_00: Whenever someone does something for you, send a note of thanks or appreciation.
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  SPEAKER_00: You know, sending a note or a card does take some time and a little bit of money because there's postage involved and there's the expense of the cards and all that, but the return you get is really amazing.
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  SPEAKER_00: People really love getting stuff in the mail.
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  SPEAKER_00: You can also include an extra little surprise like a bookmark or a small trinket for an extra special touch.
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  SPEAKER_00: Sending cards and gifts might seem like a hassle, but that's precisely why you should do it, because hardly anybody else is doing it.
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  SPEAKER_00: Handwritten cards sent through the mail are a small gesture that can produce really massive results.
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  SPEAKER_00: So here's today's challenge.
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  SPEAKER_00: Think about three people who have helped you in some way over the last month and send them a handwritten note in the mail.
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  SPEAKER_00: I mean, after all, you're a writer, this is what you do, right?
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  SPEAKER_00: So take this opportunity to use those writing skills to impact somebody's life today.
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  SPEAKER_00: Thanks for listening, and I'll see you next time.