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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€18-19/mo

Fenua Letters

by Maeva Tipanier

Fenua Letters is a monthly mail club built around true stories from my life in French Polynesia. I don’t choose a monthly theme and then create a story around it. The story happens first — a kitten found abandoned beside a path, a midnight visitor beneath the house, an encounter on the island — and the letter comes afterwards. Each month, you’ll receive a real letter from French Polynesia, a photograph connected to the story, and a few carefully chosen paper pieces that let you stay with that story a little longer. The letters are sent in order, so wherever you join, your journey begins with Letter #1. No commitment. Cancel anytime.

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C$15/mo

The North House Post

by Melissa Doucet

The North House Post is a monthly piece of thoughtful mail created for curious women who miss receiving something meaningful in the post. Each edition begins with a different theme and brings together writing, curiosity, reflection, play and beautiful paper goods designed to be enjoyed away from a screen. Inside each envelope, you’ll receive a personal letter exploring the month’s theme, a Curiosity featuring something fascinating from nature, history, science, folklore, literature or psychology, an analogue Practice paired with a journal prompt, a themed crossword, a collectible botanical bookmark, one sticker and an original art postcard created from my own artwork. Every edition is written, researched, designed and curated by me in New Brunswick, Canada. The North House Post is a small rebellion against the endless scroll: something to open slowly, read with a cup of tea, tuck into a book, write on, keep, share or send to someone else. Each month is different. Each envelope is an invitation to notice a little more, wonder a little longer and make ordinary life more interesting.

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€14/mo

My Not So Secret Journal Club

by kiddy_koeki

Have you been so focused on ‘doing the right thing’ that you completely forgot what’s right for you? (I know I've been there a few times before... 👀) Refresh your memory and discover what really matters to you by starting your own 12-Month Journal Journey through snail mail: 1️⃣ Explore the most important areas of life, one area a month. 2️⃣ After 12 months, you'll have a beautiful overview of what really matters to you. And you've probably already taken some practical steps to enjoy those things. Yay! 3️⃣ During your journey you'll collect a reusable 12-card journal prompt deck and 12 mini workbooks you can revisit whenever you need inspiration. This journey is very close to my own. Actually, it's even better! Because I took all the lessons and prompts from my own secret journal, improved them for clarity, and now I'm sharing them with you. It puts a stop to searching and scrolling for hours just to find a random journal prompt that doesn't work. Instead you'll receive curated envelopes with everything you need to figure out what's right for you. 👉🏼 Nothing too complicated. Just one area of life you can write about in your journal at your own pace. No pressure, no rules, just a few guidelines. Why start now? If you’ve been doing what “you’re supposed to do” long enough, don’t waste another minute living up to other people’s expectations. Start your journey today. Each month you'll get: 📬 A real personalized letter from me to you with an introduction and real-life examples from my life about the life area you're about to explore. 💌 A journal prompt card with questions that help you discover what really matters to you. 📔 A little handmade workbook with extra questions, challenges, and inspiring quotes to help you write with purpose throughout the month. 🎁 A gift that matches the life area you're in, like stickers, tracker cards, or decorations. 🏡 Free pass to our online clubhouse with our community, extra journal prompts, and how-to videos. 📮 Free worldwide shipping! We ship from the Netherlands, so it might take a few weeks to receive your envelope.

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$17/month

TGC-Clovermere Mail Club

by Denesha Stewart

Welcome to The Clovermere Mail Club ✉️🌿 Step into a cozy fantasy village where magic lingers in the everyday, neighbors have secrets, and every little mystery has a story. I write short stories set in Clovermere, following Hazel Hawthorne and the curious characters, places, and happenings around the village. As a member, you’ll receive special stories, letters, mysteries, clues, character portraits, botanical cards, and other cozy surprises inspired by the world of Clovermere. 📬 Join the mail club and let Clovermere arrive at your doorstep.

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$12/mo

Forged in Fable

by Honey

Once a month, something arrives in your mailbox that isn't a bill. The Forged in Fable Metalmark Club is a monthly snail mail subscription for readers who live and breathe fantasy romance and romantasy. Every month you'll receive one exclusive metal bookmark — designed around the books, worlds, and aesthetics we can't stop thinking about. Dark courts. Crumbling kingdoms. Morally grey love interests. Roses with thorns. We make bookmarks for that kind of reading life. Each metalmark is sublimation printed onto metal — meaning the design is permanently fused into the surface. No peeling, no fading, no flimsy paper. Just a beautiful, durable piece of bookish art that lives between your pages. Every month includes: 🖤 One exclusive metal bookmark (1.5 × 6 inches) ✨ Designs inspired by fantasy romance, romantasy, and the occasional dark surprise 🌹 A decorative tassel 💌 Shipped with care from Seattle, WA Designs rotate monthly and are never repeated — so every metalmark is a little piece of the collection. Some months go full fantasy. Some months lean dark romance. Some months are just vibes. You'll always be surprised, and it'll always be beautiful. This is for you if: — Your TBR is 90% Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, or Jennifer L. Armentrout — You believe your bookmark should match the energy of the book — You love getting actual physical mail that isn't an Amazon package — You collect things that are too pretty to use but use them anyway Forged in Fable is an independent fan-art shop. Designs are original works inspired by — but not officially affiliated with — any book series or publisher.

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$16.99/mo

Velvet Hollow Archives

by Katelyn Casto

Velvet Hollow Archives is a monthly murder mystery mail club for readers who love dark secrets, haunting stories, and mysteries waiting to be solved. Each month, a new original murder mystery short story arrives in your mailbox with themed clues and evidence, collectible artwork, mini coloring pages, a bookmark, and surprise extras from the Archives. Every case can be enjoyed on its own, but together they reveal the hidden history of Velvet Hollow. Open the envelope. Study the evidence. Uncover the truth.

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£8/mo

Menstrual Mail

by Caitlin Anabelle

What is Menstrual Mail? Menstrual Mail is a monthly mail club subscription from The Period Crate. It’s a slower, more thoughtful way to stay connected to the project. It's something you can hold, read, and come back to, away from constant updates and scrolling. Each month, you’ll receive a letter that shares what’s really happening behind the scenes, alongside small, meaningful additions. The idea behind it The world moves quickly, and it’s easy to lose connection with ourselves and the things that matter. This mail club exists as a small pause in that. Each edition is designed to give you a moment to slow down, reflect, and reconnect while staying close to the work The Period Crate is doing in the community. Why subscribe? Your subscription helps support The Period Crate and allows us to continue stocking free period products across our locations and expanding into new spaces. It’s a simple way to stay connected to the work while receiving something thoughtful in return. What you’ll receive each month Each edition includes: • A printed letter with updates, reflections, and insights from The Period Crate • Real, anonymous experiences from the community • Simple, accessible menstrual health education • Thoughtful recommendations for further reading and understanding • A small, rotating add-on (such as bingo cards, word searches, menstrual menus, or journalling pages) Each edition is designed to be something you can read in your own time and return to. How the subscription works Menstrual Mail is a monthly subscription. Letters are shipped on the 1st of each month. The cut-off date for each edition is the 26th of the previous month. If you subscribe after the 26th, your first letter will be sent in the following month. Your subscription will renew automatically each month unless cancelled.

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$15/mo

Pique Post: The Mail Club for Editing Pros(e)

by Pique Post: The Mail Club for Editing Pros(e)

Pique Post is a snail mail club, run by two professional editors (Nadia Geagea Pupa and Riley O’Connell) delivering fictional sample pages and query letters to readers, writers, and editors every month… with a twist: You edit and mail them back! Whether you’re an editor, writer, or publishing professional, Pique Post is designed to demystify and democratize the editing and querying processes, allowing you each month to: - Read 1,000 words of a Pique Post–exclusive story (different genre each issue) and its query letter - Edit the story directly on the page, using industry-standard proofreading marks (guide included in first issue) - Share and compare your unique edits with other members’ on socials and Discord - Write your own story with prompts and literary devices inspired by the contents - Connect with fellow editors, writers, and readers alike in a private Discord community Plus, for editors, showcase your sample edits to potential clients in your portfolio (with attribution to the club issue and its author)! Subscribe to keep your editing skills fresh—and your mailbox fresher!

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$12/mo

Eerie Archives

by Eerie Archives

Eerie Archives is a monthly collection of dark/cozy mail that includes: • A typed letter from me • A Tea selection •A literary feature •4x6 Art Print • Unique Trinket • 2 Custom Stickers • A Custom Bookmark

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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.

New to mail clubs? Learn how snail mail clubs work or browse all mail clubs.