THE HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM PRESENTS ERICA GERARD DI BONA’S NEW BOOK “A LETTER IS BETTER! THE ART OF THANK YOU”.

 THE HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM PRESENTS AUTHOR ERICA GERARD DI BONA’S NEW BOOK“A LETTER IS BETTER! THE ART OF THANK YOU”.

 (WestHollywoodToday.blogspot CA June 19 2026)

By Karen Ostlund                

                                                           

(Left) Erica Gerard Di Bona, Vin Di Bona and Donelle Dadigan.

Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of The Hollywood Museum) and some of Hollywood’s favorite stars from TV, film, music, came together to celebrate the new book “A LETTER IS BETTER! The Art of Thank You” by author Erica Gerard Di Bona (wife of TV Producer Vin Di Bona, who created America’s Funniest Home Videos). She has been on the air over 36 years. Dadigan, said “Erica’s new book is a great read and shows a new generation that the art of writing a “Letter is Better To Say Thank You". In a world that moves so fast in this digital age, a letter is still a cherished form of saying thank you. This means so much to know that someone took the time to write a letter - to express a very special sentiment.”

This event was part of the National Typewriter Day. Among the stars that Erica created relationships with thru her letter writing included: Robert Guillaume, Tom Hanks, Connie Chung, Norman Lear and Leonard Maltin.
                                                          

Erica Gerard Di Bona signs copies of "A Letter Is Better! The Art of Thank You" at the Hollywood Museum, joined by, from left, Dean Butler, Dee Wallace, Donelle Dadigan, Carolyn Hennesy, and seated beside her, Vin Di Bona.

Speakers included: Vin Di Bona (Creator/America’s Funniest Home Video/ABC Network/ 800th episode), Kevin Beggs (Chairman of Lionsgate Television Group/Lionsgate Chief Content Integration Officer), Shephard Fairley (Artist for the book), Donna Guillaume (Wife of Robert Guillaume), Kevin Bright (Co-Creator of the TV series Friends) and Marissa Murrow (American Landscape Artist).

The book "A Letter Is Better!: The Art of Thank You" by Erica Gerard Di Bona is a guide that champions the power of physical notes and letters in a digital world. It explains, by taking the time to send a thoughtful note, can build meaningful relationships, open doors, and help you stand out. 

Through personal stories and her simple "Me, You, & Us" formula, you'll learn how to craft notes that feel genuine-not generic. Whether you're job hunting, networking, or simply want to be remembered for all the right reasons, this book will help you stand out with style and sincerity.

The Concepts of the Book www.ArtofThankyou.com

• The Power of Snail Mail: Di Bona writes over 1,000 typed letters a year on vintage typewriter explains how a genuine, physical letter has a permanence that texts and emails lack. People tend to keep and frame them.

• The "Me, You, & Us" Formula: The book provides a simple framework to help you craft thank-you notes that feel genuine rather than generic.

• Building Connections: Whether you are networking, job hunting, or trying to attract donors, the book explains how a personalized letter can cut through the noise and get noticed.

• Practical Tips: The second part of the book covers the analog side of writing, offering tips on how to pick your own typewriter.

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