The Power of the Written Word
Writing, and being able to write by hand matters and is as important as ever, even in an increasingly digital world.
92% of adults think that writing by hand is important and 97% think it is important for children to be taught to write.
You can never have too much
stationery!
The aim is to get people all over the world talking and writing about
stationery, and why writing by hand is important.
Let’s get more people putting
pen to paper and writing more often – especially children – and send more letters and cards, especially to those we care for, rather than just text or email. It’s much more personal.
A is for: Archives. Handwritten documents and notes have been passed
down through centuries to permanently record some of history’s most
important events – not just consigned to a virtual trash bin.
B is for: Beauty. A hastily-drawn up email will never capture the beauty of a
handwritten letter.
C is for: Caring, Courtesy, Creativity and Convenience. Handwritten
notes, letters and cards are the most personal form of communication.
Emails declaring ‘I love you’ just don’t cut it! Think love letters and cards
that are treasured for decades. A handwritten letter also shows courtesy.
D is for: Diaries. Imagine pouring out your innermost thoughts, feelings and
emotions and keeping it stored in a computer file to treasure for all time.
Doesn’t have the same ring does it?
E is for: Education. The computer era is upon us but when schools, colleges
and universities set a project they still expect it to be completed in legible
handwriting. It’s up there with reading and ‘rithmetic as one of the cornerstones
of literacy.
F is for: Failsafe. There’s no need to rely on computer batteries or storage
space. Handwriting can be enjoyed anywhere, at any time, without the
need to rely on technology.
G is for: Generations. If something ain’t broke then don’t fix it! Generation
upon generation has used handwriting to get its message across. It’s as
important now as it ever has been in the past.
H is for: History. We know so much about the rich past of the world we live
in because of handwritten documents passed down over time. There were
no emails when the Magna Carta was drawn up.
I
is for: Imagination. Crafting a handwritten letter stimulates the brain and
imagination, and is proven to heighten the feel-good factor.
J is for: Jargon. Can you remember the most important documents of all time
being littered with LOLs, ROFLs or L8Rs? No, neither can we! Handwriting
encourages the correct use of language.
K is for: Knowledge. They say that knowledge is power. It is proven that the
brain takes in far more information when it is being written down.
L is for: Learning. Evidence suggests that the links between handwriting
and broader educational development run deep. Children not only learn
to read more quickly when they first learn to write by hand, but they also
remain better able to generate ideas and retain information.
M is for: Memory. Handwriting enhances brain activity and memory,
helping to keep the mind sharp.
N is for: Nostalgia. Have you ever dug out old school notebooks, diaries
and cards from years gone by to relive happy memories from the
past? Threads to text messages and emails just don’t provide the same
sense of nostalgia.
O is for: Opulent. It’s not just artists that get to go wild with creativity.
Beautiful handwriting brings a page to life.
P is for: Personal. There’s nothing more personal than a handwritten letter
or card to say thank you, sorry or congratulations, or simply that you are
thinking of someone. It means a lot, which is why handwritten letters and
cards will always be opened first.
Q is for: Quill. Take a moment to step back in time! The quill was used
to write with ink before the invention of the dip pen. Shakespeare’s
world-famous plays would have been written down using a quill – and
the literary masterpieces have certainly stood the test of time. Many of
today’s authors still write their first drafts by hand.
R is for: romance. Great love stories tend not be to rooted in the
foundation of a text message or email! Think instead of soldiers in battle
taking hope from letters sent from their loved ones back home or cards
filled with soppy scribblings and cherished for years.
S
is for: Signature. Even if you’re never intending to become a scribe,
everyone should practice their signature. Some of the most memorable
moments in history have come from people signing on the dotted line….think
treaties, marriages, births, autographs – or even football contracts!
T is for: Text Messages. Texts are a handy way of quick communication but
they’ll never beat a carefully crafted handwritten message.
U is for: Unique. Nobody wants to follow the crowd so handwriting is
a perfect tool to express personality and individuality. Every person’s
handwriting is unique and says something about them.
V is for: Vision. Our vision is for writing by hand to co-exist in perfect harmony
with technology in this digital age.
W is for: Writing. Writing by hand matters….worldwide.
X is for: X Factor. Handwritten notes have that extra little something that makes
them super special!
Y is for: You. Just like fashion sense and choice of hairstyles, handwriting says
a lot about who you are.
Z is for: Zeal. It’s what people feel for writing and stationery
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