Writing & Literature Mail Clubs

Browse writing and literature mail clubs with letters, short stories, poetry, essays, and printed literary surprises from independent writers and small presses.

For readers who want words in the mailbox: pen-pal style letters, serial fiction, poetry cards, and literary ephemera.

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€11.99/mo

The Little Book Post

by stefanismichailidi

An original short story in a small printed book, tucked into an envelope with a letter and matching paper extras. A little something to look forward to finding among the bills. The Little Book Post is my independent storytelling project. I write the stories, create the illustrations, and print, fold and pack each booklet myself in Greece. The stories explore ordinary moments we don’t always realise we’ll miss. Sometimes funny, sometimes bittersweet, with familiar details you might recognise from your own life. INSIDE YOUR ENVELOPE • One original short story in an A6 booklet • A letter from me • Paper extras inspired by the story Each booklet includes the story in both Greek and English. Read one side, then flip it over for the other language. Keep it for a quiet reading break, send it to a book-loving friend, or give someone a story they’re unlikely to find on their bookshelf. This is a physical item, posted from Greece. No digital download is included. Written and made by Stefanis Michailidi.

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£12/mo

The Lovely Post

by mandy.lovell

The Lovely Post is a monthly snail mail club bringing handmade stationery and paper goods to your letterbox. Each month brings a fresh, themed collection to inspire you to read, write, journal and create. I only have 1 tier, but do have different subscription plans which offer a discount on the standard plan.

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$9.99/mo

Tales of the Adventurescape Mail Club

by Livingston J Goddard

Tales of the Adventurescape is a Fantasy Adventure that you receive as a letter in the mail once a month. Each letter is packed with items that were created by me! We live in a digital age where everything including our entertainment is online and instantaneous, but it is also intangible. I created Tales of the Adventurescape mail club so that people can have experiences that are tangible. Starting with excitement and the anticipation of waiting for the letter in the mail. Then, ripping open the envelope and finding a wax sealed story inside. Next you can read the story and immerse yourself into a magical world filled with adventure. If you are looking for a little more adventure in your life then sign up now.

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£12/mo

Letters from Rookscroft

by ben

Its stories begin when Jayne, an artist and narrator, discovers that the animals living around her old house have lives, friendships and adventures entirely of their own. It all begins when Vernon, a self-important pheasant and hat-maker, appears at the study window demanding a portrait, and soon we meet Quentin, a poetry-writing golden pheasant who lives beneath a rose bush and many other wonderful creatures whose lives run parallel to our own. Robin, an endlessly cheerful little quail, is found in a vegetable basket and, as the world grows, travelling circus animals, mysterious cats, ravens, bears, and others wander into their lives. The stories are cosy, whimsical and often funny, but they're also about friendship, loneliness, belonging and found family. Letters from Rookscroft lets you follow their lives through the seasons. Each month, a new piece of correspondence from Rookscroft arrives in the post, accompanied by original artwork, tiny letters from the island's inhabitants, and little keepsakes tied to the everyday life and stories happening there. Life at Rookscroft carries on in its cosy comforting way, and you can be part of that world every month when, a lovingly crafted letter from your friends beyond the sea arrives in your letterbox.

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$13/mo

Heart + Post

by Bridget Keener

Each month, Heart + Post sends you a little romantic getaway through the mail. At the heart of every envelope is an original short romance set in that month’s featured destination, giving you a cozy escape without ever leaving home. Along with the story, you’ll receive a destination-inspired postcard to keep as a little souvenir from your journey, a recipe card that brings a taste of the story into your own kitchen, and a curated playlist accessed by QR code to create the perfect soundtrack while you read, cook, or simply want to revisit the mood. Because Heart + Post is made for readers you’ll also find a bookmark made for your next great read. Also included is a note from us inviting you to write back. Every piece has a purpose: the story takes you somewhere, and everything tucked inside helps you stay there just a little longer. ❤️📬

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C$16/mo

Envelopes Of Adventure

by dusty.haayema

Envelopes of Adventure is a monthly history subscription for curious kids ages 7–12. Each month, children receive a letter from a different time and place, turning history into an adventure they can hold in their hands. Designed to complement homeschool and family learning, each envelope combines storytelling, history, and activities that encourage kids to explore the past in a fun, engaging way. It’s screen-free learning that feels less like a lesson and more like getting mail from another world.

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$14.40/mo

The Lantern Letters

by Dianne M. White

The Lantern Letters are a monthly Christian correspondence experience from WYRLORA, written personally by me, Australian author Dianne M. White, from my home in the Scenic Rim of Queensland. Each month, you'll receive a substantial eight-page letter rooted in Scripture, faith, grace, hope and the ordinary places where we meet God, together with a changing collection of beautifully designed paper keepsakes. Depending on the month's theme, these may include Scripture and reflection cards, art prints, bookmarks, postcards, recipes, prayer cards and other little pieces created to be read, used and kept. The Lantern Letters aren't a formal devotional, Bible study or course. They're intentionally more personal — like one woman sitting down to write thoughtfully to another about faith, real life, struggles, hope and what God continues to teach us along the way. Each letter is completely standalone, so there is no "Month One" you can miss. Join at any time and, over twelve monthly mailings, you'll gather the complete twelve-letter collection. The Lantern Letters are A$20 AUD per month including GST, plus postage. Orders placed by the 28th enter the next mailing cycle, which is dispatched from Australia on the 15th of the following month. WYRLORA currently ships to Australia, New Zealand, the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.

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$12/mo

Letters Along the Line

by Zhen Zhou

Have you always been fascinated by the different towns and villages in the UK? Every month, you'll get a letter describing a village, town, or (occasionally) city in the UK that can be reached by train! It'll include little gifts, such as stickers, stationery, regional recipes, instructions for local crafts, and more. I have visited each and every place featured, so the letters are based on my experiences, not made up by AI. Each letter will conclude information about forgotten local women, local crafts and/ or recipes, stories about my trip, and more!

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C$10/mo

The Ever-Breaking Hearts Club

by The Lion's Daniel

A printed poem arrives at your door each month: exclusive, tangible, and never published online. A small ritual for those who still want to feel deeply. We live in a world that rewards detachment. Scroll faster. Feel less. Move on. This club is for the opposite. The Ever-Breaking Hearts Club is for people who believe tenderness is not weakness, that grief is part of love, and that wonder is worth defending. An ever-breaking heart is not fragile. It is alive.

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$16/mo

The Merryvale Letters

by Santa Craig Cringle

Two letters a month, 24 letters a year. We are currently telling the origin story of Santa Claus, through historical based fiction letters sent through time from 4th century Turkey.

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$12.50/mo

Artistic Analysis

by Artistic Analysis

Artistic Analysis chooses a theme to explore and analyze, pulling together music, art, and writing to identify patterns create nearly unnecessary through lines. You will receive a letter-essay, a playlist of thematic songs, a "stamp", and a print of an original drawing. There may be a mix of stickers, sketches, and other writings, depending on the theme and overall vibes. I miss thinking critically about the art and media I love and I hope you do too!

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$8/mo

ungovernable POEM CLUB

by Georgette Tan

Imagine living in a reality where Big Tech is going so far off the rails that we are going offline looking for connection. That’s me – mad and tired. I stopped putting all of my work online because that’s how you end up with nothing. One of the ways of seeing my work now is to get it in your mailbox. Real art, real words in real time. All human, all my own crafting. You in? The ungovernable POEM CLUB is for women, femmes, and allies who are tired of AI slop and are looking for real art and writing from real people. And by “real people”, I mean me. You will read my take on something that caught my eye that month, get a little poem card that encourages or enrages, and own a piece of art I made. And maybe a couple of stickers. Visit my Instagram at @typewitch for the latest.

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Writing & literature mail clubs FAQ

What do writing mail clubs send?

Common formats include personal letters, short stories, poetry cards, essay pamphlets, and printed excerpts. Each writer sets their own format.

Is this the same as a book subscription box?

Usually not. These clubs tend to be creator-run mailings rather than large retail book boxes. Read each listing for size and frequency.

Related categories?

Zines & Magazines for indie publications, or Postcards & Mail for shorter written/illustrated cards.

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