Is this Site Safe?  is this site safe really.... because a lot of these sites are unsafe..... i would love a female french penpal but i need to know if the site is safe....:)

Wendy ...

Pen Pal website...  When did you get the idea to make a pen pal site???

Wendy's reply: Many years ago when I started publishing my pen pal newsletter, Inky Trail News!...

Gift Exchanges Clubs  I am looking for monthly clubs that I can join where members exchange small inexpensive gifts. For instance things like stickers, ink pens, cute photo ...

Pen Pal Letter  I have had a pen-pal for a couple of years and have found writing back to her easy but now I don't know what to write about because we know everything ...

Do most pen pals still write letters instead of sending emails nowadays?  Is actual Pen-and-Paper pen pals decreasing in numbers in today due to the advance of technology like internet and email-ing?

Wendy's reply: Most ...

Pen Pals: Do they all speak english?  What if your pen pal can't write english and can't speak english?

Wendy's reply: Great question! Many years ago, when I got a pen pal in grade school,...

How Long until you get a Pen Pal List?  How long until you get a list of pen pals and do you write all of them?

Wendy: My guess is that you are asking about Kids Pen Pal lists? IF so, I ...

Round Robin letters   Dear Wendy,

I'd like to start a round robin letter to circulate amongst family and friends. I've already talked to my sisters and mom and they are ...

Paying for penpals from Jamaica  I do not know if I can pay because where I come from $5 is a small coin.


Wendy's reply: Hi Danielle!

First, payment for pals is in U.S. dollars,...

How Long do Pen Pals Last?  I have a question.....How long do you keep your pen pal?

Wendy's Reply: I hope some pals comment on this, as this is a "it depends" question. Like ...

security word on forms  I am trying to subscribe to e-news. It keeps telling me I am typing the word wrong. I tried to "ask you"; low and behold, same thing happened.
I just ...

Kids Pen Pals  Hello!

I'm Victoria, a mother of a 12-year-old girl who wants to find a pen pal. I'm ready to join your club by sending form and $5, but there is ...

Lost Pen Pals  How do I find a penpal I lost contact with?

I wrote this pen pal since 15 yrs old. She lives in Belgium, Europe. Then I lost contact - I wrote her ...

Prisoner Mail  i have an acquaintance who is in prison and truly is in need of contact with the outside world. he is very lonely. a friend of a friend asked me to write ...

Having one pen pal.   Hello, I really want to get a pen pal, but I only want 1 pen pal and I want to be there only pen pal, is that possible? Plus, can we do this via e-mail ...

Air Force Penpals  HI!!! my uncle died in the air force in 2002... and since then i have realized that we need to respect the men and women fighting for our country. i would ...

Inmate Pen Pal Ad  I was wondering if i am allowed to put an ad on this site for an inmate? He is an artist and draws some beautiful pictures. Let me know please. I didn'...

Worldwide Pen Pals  Can you get a pen pal from all over the world?

Wendy: Yes, we have lots of pals from many different countries and many ages -- kids and adults.

Sometimes,...

Post Office Box  Hi. I have a post office box so my mailing address is different. Where do I put that because if the letter is sent to my street address I will never get ...

Where can I get a penpal?  I want a male penpal between the ages of 17 and 21 in another country.

Wendy: Just complete the kids/teens pen pal form and we will send your pen ...

Kids Safety for Pen Pals  My mom doesn't believe anything that she thinks isn't safe. Can you please do something that will make her believe?

Wendy: I can't really make your ...

Pen Pal Limits?
How Many Pen Pals?  HOW many pen-pals should you write too at a time? Is there any limit?

Wendy: No Limits...

It depends on how much time you have to write letters....

Kids Pen Pals..  I just wondering how long it will take to get my pen-pal list (kid pen-pal list). Also do I choose a couple of the list or all of them? Who will write ...

Celebrity Autograph Letters  How would i write a pen pal letter to a celebrity??

Wendy's reply: I used to collect celebrity autograph's when I was a kid. I'm not sure most celebrities ...

Kids Pen Pals -
choosing a pen pal by country?  Hello - I have three kids who might be interested - Can they specify the country of a pen pal? Like France or Ireland? Thank you

Wendy: On the form,...

When will I get my copy of Inky Trail News I paid for?  Hi!

I paid last month for a copy of your pen pal magazine and I have not heard from you since. Can you please let me know when I can expect it?

I ...

Snail mail  What is snail mail? is it email or writing and posting letters to each other.

Wendy: Snail mail is postal mail... they call it snail mail as its slower ...

How to find a pen-pal  How can I find a pen-pal over seas to become friends with and write to? I have googled myself to death but still can't figure it out! Help!

Wendy's ...

Senior Pen Pals  I am student at the University at Buffalo, and I would like to extend this idea to seniors at a local community center. I was curious about the details ...

Kids Pals: what if my mom can't send in the form and money?  what if my mom can't send the form and money in and it's been 3 months and we still can't get the money because we have 8 people living in my house and ...

Pen pals between both girls and boys?  Is it okay, if you are a girl, and you want boys as your pen pals, because i mean is it really appropriate?

Wendy: It probably depends on your age....

Real Kids Pen Pals..  I am interested in getting my daughter a pen pal to help learn of different places and cultures.

I have talked with her about it and she is very ...

Do you have a listing for prison penpals?  A friend of my son is in prison and is looking for a penpal to help pass the time. Do you all have listings for them? Or know where I can find them? I ...

Why Cant I get my ads entered?  I have tried to get ads in this site, but cant seem to get them through. I fill out the forms, and type in the word, that is shown at the end, and ...

Waiting  How long does it take to get your first penpal mail?

Wendy's Reply: IT just depends on who selects you to write to... if you write an interesting ...

Seeking pen pal for a relative  My relative does not use computer, can I possibly get an address for her to get started? I can give you her name and address and telephone number. She ...

Kids Pen Pals: Ten choices  How long does it take for the 10 choices to arrive at my house? Are they going by email or snail mail?

Wendy's Reply: Hello again! Your pen pal list ...

KIDS PEN PALS  My mom wants to know why we have to pay for this? Like what do you use the money for?

Wendy's reply: You don't have to pay for anything.. if your ...

Money order  hello wendy,

My daughter wanted to sign up for your pen pal service. Who should we make the $5 money order payable to? Please advise.

Thanks,
Lisa
...

Kids Pals: Why do so many kids not write letters anymore?  I mean, come on! E-mails are great for quick little notes, and texting is great for when someone can't talk, but when are people going to realize the powerful ...

Inky Trail News: Can I change my subscription from PDF to By Mail.   I subscribe to your newsletter on May 13, 2009. I asked for the PDF version I would like to change to By Mail. I enjoyed the sample copy of the newsletter ...

Pen pal safety  Hi, I have an eight year old and he wants to write letters to a pen pal. How safe is your site if a child molester or no-gooder does go through the trouble ...

Email  How long does it normally take to send us the parent permission form if we filled out a form to become a pen pal?

Wendy's reply: you will receive ...

pen pal mail  how long does it usually take to receive mail from your pal?

Wendy's Reply IT depends on how far apart you live. First you need a pal, second, does ...

Military pen pal   Where can I find a Military pen pal that would like to write and receive letters?

Wendy's Reply: I answered this question recently, with links to ...

Pen Pals: Can you sign up from another country?  If your not from america ,can you still sign up to this sight to get a penpal and how much would postage be from australia?

Wendy's Two Cents: Yes,...

Snail mail for my Son who is incarcerated.  He is looking for a girl who would like to write letters to him, he is lonely and would enjoy writing. He is artistic and friendly.

Wendy's reply:...

Military Pen Pals  I would like to write to a service man or woman, but I don't know how to get the address tho. Thanks

Wendy's Reply: Good question, Linda! I hope ...

Why Both Addresses?  Why do you need both email and mailing addresses?

Wendy's Reply: My reply depends on whether you are an adult or child.

ADULTS: I use email ...

Kids Pals -- England?  Hello, my 13yr old son would like to have a penpal. Does your service extend to England?

Wendy's reply: Of course, you can order a list of 13 ...

Internet  Hello: I'm in my 60's and would like to find an e-mail penpal. Is that possible? Thank you

Wendy's Reply: Of course! Sign up for my e-newsletter ...

I entered my daughter age 7 for a pen pal  Wendy or whomever it concerns:

I paid on line with a money pal and printed the form for information but the same form I filled out on-line. Do I still ...

Pen Pal List  Hi,

I paid 5.00 and filled out all the paperwork for my daughter but have not received anything form you. How long does it take please?

Lori Geilich ...

Kids Pals for Teachers Students  Finding pen pals for my 40 students


Hi Wendy,
I am a teacher of a Hong Kong primary school. I am looking for snail mail pen pals for my students ...

Getting Started  Hi Wendy,

I am interested in becoming a pen pal and was hoping you may be able to point me in the right direction. I really enjoy writing and receiving ...

Pen Pals with Addresses  I want a penpal but I need the address because its snail mail.

Wendy's reply: I don't publish addresses online, just not a good thing to do (I'...

LLP's - Long Letter Pals  I got a fb and some people say they are looking for llp's what are they?

Answer: Long Letter Pals!

Ghost Letters Anyone?  My name is Roselani (Rose from heaven).

I am nine years old and the best friend of the Ali'i (chief's daughter) here on the big island called Hawai'...

Snail Mail Pen Pals  I don't have access to a computer, where can I mail my profile for snail mail pen pal?

Wendy's Reply: Of course! I get oodles of Snail Mail as that'...

Ghost Letters  Do you have a section for 1st person "ghost writers" i.e., historical re-enacting through letters?

Wendy here: Sounds like fun!

If you are interested,...

How do I get a penpal?  All these cites talk about how much fun it is to have a pen pal...I just want to get one and start writing!!

Wendy's reply: did you send in a pen ...

Where can i find a pen pal?  I would like to know where I can find a pen pal ?

I don't publish pals online.. but you can submit
your pen pal ads here:

Pen Pal ads

Kids Pen Pals  After I mail in the form and the 5 dollars, how long will it be for I receive the list of names?

Wendy's reply: I do them every weekend, and send ...

FORM?  IM GETTING STRESSED BECASE I HAVE PAYED AND WILL NOT LET ME SIGHN IN BECAUSE IT KEEPS ON SAYING IM TYPING THE WRONG WORD AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FORM BUT ...

Finding the right pen pal  Dear Inky Trails,

I'm just wondering if you have a section in the ads where you can search for the right pen pal.

I'm interested in finding a pal ...

Pen Pal Gifts/Tuck-Ins:
What do I send to my penpal?  I have a pen pal from China and we have been emailing for about a month. We both decided to send snail mail and I'm going first.

This is my first ...

Kids Pen Pals  Can I pay five dollars with a money order?


Wendy's reply: Of course... pay with Pay Pal, a five dollar bill, a check or money order, made out ...

How do I know this is legit?  My Grand-daughter is wanting to do this. What assurance do I have that this is legit?


Wendy's Reply: I have published Inky Trail News, the pen ...

Senior Pen Pal Sites  What sites are available or suitable for seniors who only wish only to correspond and make new friends? Most sites I have seen are dating sites for singles....

Round Robins for Pe n Pals  What are round robins?

Wendy's Reply: Anna Brooker's article on
Round Robins will pretty much tell you everything you'd need to know. It's ...

Kids Safety in Pen Palling  Are kids safe using this?


Wendy's Reply: I don't use kids or teens ads on the internet... that definitely isn't safe.

I do have a new way ...

What IS a FB book?
Friendship Books for Pen Pals!  I am interested in knowing what FB books are and see if I may be interested. Thank you.


Wendy's Reply: Check out this page for a good explanation ...

Pen Pals for Kids --
Letters from an Organization.   Hi,

I am president of this club in my high school called Hindu Awareness Club and we would like to write to kids specifically in India. Do you have ...

Free sites for Pen Pals  Hello!

First I want to say that it's a wonderful site, very sunny and warm place, I really enjoy it. Thanks for creator of it, you're truly a remarkable ...

Snailmail Friends
Across the Planet  I have contacted many Penfriends sites in the past decade.

Now "WHEN YOU WRITE TO SOMEONE WHY IS IT THAT YOU NEVER GET A REPLY?"

Is age an important ...

Finding Pen Pals Safely...  I'm a teen girl looking for another teen girl who lives in another country to be my pen pal. (I'm very interested in other cultures and LOVE Spanish!...

Penpal Addresses  I have been getting inky trail news for a while now and would like to know how i find the names of people who want to be snail mail pals. I have yet to ...

Foreign Pen Pals for Young Students   Do you have a foreign pen pal website that you can direct young students to?

Try THIS: Students of the World

Kids pen pals  How do I get to start writing to another child? I'm a child. I want to know how to get a pen pal and what to do to get started because I have never done ...

ORDER Inky Trail News  Can I pay by money order? Sonja

Wendy's Answer: Sure.. go here and you'll find my address or Pay Pal links to pay online! Thanks!
Order s sample ...

Pen Pals For Kids -- Students...  I am an 11 year old girl who would like a pen pal somewhere in Europe. But I don't know where start or how to find anyone! Can you help? Or recommend a ...

How do I get a pen pal? (for children)  A snail mail pen pal from another country around my age and also loves art and photography?

Wendy's Answer: Please see my response to another student ...