Cardstore.com recently joined forces with Janet Gallin and Tresa Eyres, the communication experts and radio hosts behind San Francisco’s Love Letter Squad, for the prefect prelude to Valentine’s Day: a Love Letter Workshop. Looking for a last minute gift to warm the heart of your Valentine? Love letters are inexpensive and incredibly meaningful, that is — if done correctly. The Love Letter Squad explains that good love letters say ‘hello,’ while great love letters change lives. Here are some tips on how to write a great love letter:
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A great love letter is a combination of passion and planning. Unlike a quick e-mail or text message, this is a gift that should be well-considered. Start with an outline of what you want to say.
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You don’t have to be an amazing writer to make an impression. As long as the sentiment is from you, your reader will value its truths.
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A love letter doesn’t have to be romantic. When is the last time you wrote to your parents, children, or faraway friends? Kids especially love receiving things for them in the mail.
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Avoid cliches. Try to use rich details specific to that person. Having trouble? Brainstorm ’3 things I love about you,’ or ‘one of my favorite memories of you’.
A love letter is special for the recipient, for one, because they get to see themselves through the eyes of someone who loves them. It may take a little more effort than buying chocolate or flowers, but it’ll last forever, and probably mean a whole lot more. Good luck, and Happy Valentine’s Day!
