10 Simple Postcard Writing Prompts
10 Simple Postcard Writing Prompts
Series: Just Because Postcards
Table of Contents
Need Help Writing Yours? Try These Prompts
To Say I See You
Because You Miss Them
To Celebrate the Everyday
To Apologize or Reconnect
To Break the Digital Routine
To Start a New Tradition
To Encourage Someone
To Express Gratitude
To Inspire
Just Because (And That’s Enough)
Need Help Writing Yours? Try These Prompts
(A postcard doesn’t have to be long. Start here.)
1. To Say “I See You”
“I know life has been moving fast lately, and I just wanted to pause and say, I see how hard you’re trying. I hope you know how much that matters.”
2. Because You Miss Them
“I miss you, not just the big moments, but the little ones too. The way you laugh, the way you make me feel understood. Just wanted you to know you’re on my mind.”
3. To Celebrate the Everyday
“You made it through this week, and that’s worth celebrating. I see your quiet strength, and I’m so proud of you for showing up, every single day.”
4. To Apologize or Reconnect
“I don’t have perfect words, but I miss the connection we used to share. I hope this card is a small step back toward something good between us.”
5. To Break the Digital Routine
“Instead of a scroll or a like, I wanted to send something you could hold. A little reminder that you matter to me.”
6. To Start a New Tradition
“I’m thinking of making this a new habit, sending little notes your way every now and then. No reason, just a rhythm of reminding you: I care.”
7. To Encourage Someone Quietly
“You’re doing better than you think. Even if the world doesn’t see it, I do. Keep going! You’ve got this, and I’m cheering you on from here.”
8. To Express Gratitude
“Thank you for being you. For showing up in ways big and small. For making life brighter just by being part of it. I’m so lucky to know you.”
9. To Inspire
~ “You keep me dreaming bigger! Let’s actually do that thing we’ve been talking about.”
~ “I want to go here with you. Let’s make a plan. Let’s make it real.”
10. Just Because (And That’s Enough)
“No reason. No occasion. Just because I’m thinking of you. I’m really glad you exist.”
— Making Us
