How to Write Love Letters [Hardcover]

Michelle Lovric (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2004

Offering sample writings, historical examples, and practical advice, this invaluable and beautifully packaged book contains guidance for all occasions that call for eloquent and inspired love letters. Modern model letters to adapt and use in specific circumstances, tips on letter-writing techniques, and creative suggestions for packaging and delivering messages of love are peppered with fanciful, original Victorian illustrations, making the look of this volume as romantic as the letters within. With charming specificity, guidance and appropriate words are provided for various would-be Shakespeares, from the “morning-after lover” and the “anniversary lover” to the “frustrated lover” and the “neglected lover.” Also included are a short history of epistolary romance, 76 model letters, and a host of helpful and witty epigrams.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Michelle Lovric tells how to make your next note a veritable Valentine."  —InStyle

"If you’re wobbly when it comes to wooing, riffle through this 'anthology of passion' and be emboldened to declare yourself."  —Los Angeles Times

"It’s a manual, a scrapbook, an inspiration. . . . What woman wouldn’t surrender her heart to someone who had the guts to buy this book?"  —Miami Herald

"A book as erudite, practical, and delightful as How to Write Love Letters is a rare find."  —Atlanta Journal-Constitution

About the Author

Michelle Lovric is the editor of The Insult & Curse Book, Women & Cats, Women’s Wicked Wit, and Love Letters: An Anthology of Passion, a New York Times bestseller.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 100 pages
• Publisher: Chicago Review Press (April 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556525311
• ISBN-13: 978-1556525315
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 7.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,069,114 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A compilation of love letters with a wondeful how to intro, January 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Write Love Letters (Hardcover)

This book begins with the author's view of how a love letter should be written. The author draws on historical letters, sayings, and techniques to show the reader what has been succesful in the past. She also includes ideas on how to deliver, send, and even what pen to use when you are writing your letter. This how to introduction is followed by a compilation of famous love letters from history. The letters are divided up into sections that start with letters that are trying to woo someone, letters that are written during the excitng early stages of a relationship, and even letters that are written after a long relationship has been established. This book is for the hopeless romantic in us all. It is especially great for guys who are hopless romantics. This book is the kind of book that you can read here and there in. You can read whatever letters you want in no particular order and just enjoy the feeling you get from reading letters that come from the heart.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully Romantic, July 8, 2005

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Lorie "Lorie" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Write Love Letters (Hardcover)

This is a great book that was so interesting I couldn't put it down. There are so many things to think about when writing a love letter. She really puts it out there, I'm glad I got this book and just love it. After reading some other reviews, I got a copy of "Romeo's Playbook" and would also suggest it. My husband loves it and now he is my Romeo. He understands me now and our love life has exploded with excitement!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keep It Simple, March 30, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Write Love Letters (Hardcover)

Lovric does a magnificent job helping the inspired put life's most difficult emotions to paper coherently. The luxuriously decadent presentation of examples written by ordinary people provide a starting point for a variety of circumstances, sure to help any lovesick would-be Cyrano. Too bad it's out of print, but grab one if you can.