Our Story
From Thomas Paine's pamphlets to Émile Zola's J'Accuse, the open letter has always been one of humanity's most powerful instruments of change. Letterhood exists to keep that tradition alive — giving every person a dignified stage to speak directly, publicly, and permanently.
Our Mission
"To make thoughtful, long-form public discourse as natural and accessible as a social-media post — without sacrificing depth, permanence, or civility."
Every person has a letter worth writing. We built Letterhood so that thoughtful voices — regardless of platform or following — can be heard.
Open letters have shaped history across continents. We honour that tradition by welcoming writers and readers from every language and culture.
Words matter. We hold authors to a standard of honest, respectful expression and give the public a permanent record of what was said.
Letterhood is built on real human connection — between writers and their subjects, between readers and ideas that move them.
Via
Founder & CEO
Toronto, Canada
Daniel Osei
Lead Engineer
Accra, Ghana
Sofia Martínez
Head of Trust & Safety
Madrid, Spain
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