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WriteACon

Getting started

How It Works

Finding a pen pal is simple: browse for free, read, and reach out — by text from your own phone or by mail.

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    Browse the directory

    Search by name or keyword, or filter by age, gender, state and release year. Sort by newest, releasing soonest, or name. No account needed.

    Start browsing →
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    Read their profile

    Each profile has photos, the person's own words about who they are and what they're looking for in a pen pal, plus their location, release date and how to reach them.

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    Text from your phone

    If the profile shows an “Accepts texts” badge, register your phone once (free, a one-time code) and reveal their text number. Then message them from your regular cell phone — your number stays private.

    Register your phone →
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    …or write a letter

    Every profile lists a mailing address. Put the full name and registration number on the envelope exactly as shown, use plain paper, and give a P.O. Box for replies.

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    Keep in touch

    Save favorites, pick up where you left off, and come back when you're ready to write again. Member accounts with favorites and saved searches are coming soon.

What it costs

Browsing is free. Registering your phone is free. Revealing a text number may use reveal credits, shown before you confirm. Listing a profile is a one-time fee for 12 months. There are no subscriptions.

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