Writing Personal Notes & Letters

by Jennifer Williams, Victoria Magazine (Editor)

In our e-mail era, a handwritten, personalized note is extra-special—a treasure that will be read with appreciation again and again. Filled with indispensable advice from the experts at Victoria magazine, Writing Personal Notes & Letters--now in a keepsake hardcover edition--explains how to communicate graciously, whether the occasion calls for an invitation, a thank-you, a joyful congratulations, or a thoughtful letter of condolence. Examples of memorable and appropriate letters for every situation are included, providing both help and inspiration.

 

 

Genres: Nonfiction, Literary Fiction, Writing

192 pages, Hardcover

First published April 6, 2010

Reviews

[Mark Fallon · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lovely little book about letters - writing and receiving. Most of the examples were letters written by women - which was expected as this was published by Victorian magazine. Of course, anyone would enjoy the prose and poetry of Jane Austen and Emily Dickinson.

[Cynda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fun and inspirational. I still make & send out paper cards.

[Cindy Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am considering an epistolary writing project, so I’ve been very drawn to books that relate to writing letters lately. This one has actually been on my shelf for years- I picked up on a whim about 7 years ago. But this is the first time I actually read it. And I’m so glad I did. I loved all of the explanations about why letter writing is important, how to write different types of letters, and reading the letters of famous historical figures like Virginia Woolf and Jane Austen. If you are thinking about resuming the art of writing personal letters, I would recommend this book as a source of inspiration.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I already enjoy writing letters (and receiving them, too), so I didn't need convincing, but this book helped me again see the value of this craft/ministry. It also let me peek into the correspondence of famous people like Jane Austen, Emily Dickenson, Virginia Woolf, and others. It also gives some helpful hints on how to write certain kinds of letters and cards, ie. condolence, declining an invitation, congratulations, etc. A beautiful, enjoyable, and helpful book.

[Maya · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is great if you want to get into writing letters! Its inspirering and helps you to write different types of letters for both casual and formal occasions. I have to add, although its beautifully written, in the first couple chapters or so i found it releated more or less the same things in different words, i didnt really mind though.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the examples of letters from historic figures as well as the fun ideas given. The book is written in prose with a story interwoven in the style, etiquette and ideas.