George Bernard Shaw – Marriage Advice

George Bernard Shaw was a winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. He was an Irish playwright, critic, and polemicist whose influence on Western theatre, culture, and politics extended from the 1880s to his death and beyond. In one of his full-length plays, entitled “Getting Married,” Shaw has shown his insight about marriage and partnerships in …

William Ernest Henley – On Survival

Have you ever felt like the world is crumbling down? Or that life is unfair? Well, William Ernest Henley has written something to remind you that you have the choice to be whoever you want to be. But who is William Ernest Henley? A brief explanation in Wikipedia tells us that William Ernest Henley was …

Sylvia Plath – On Rigorous Definition of Emotion

If you are experiencing heightened emotions right now and want to see if there was anyone who has written about it then Alas! You have found her. The famous writer who can teach you a thing or two about the expression of emotion is none other than – Sylvia Plath. Sylvia Plath was an American …

Chuck Palahniuk – On Being Riveting

Who doesn’t love a little extreme adventure in their lives? Who doesn’t like the unconventional? Who doesn’t like mind-propelling reading material? If you are in need of a reference in writing something you feel is a taboo or that is not morally accepted, you have found inspiration and motivation in the mind and writing of …

How to Let Someone Know You Really Appreciate Them in a Letter

There are many ways to tell someone how much they matter to you.  But finding the right words that sound authentic and from the heart can sometimes be difficult. One approach to convey your feelings sincerely is through simple, genuine gestures. Sometimes, a warm smile, a comforting hug, or just spending quality time with someone …

Jimi Hendrix’s Rare Handwritten Letter

Jimi Hendrix is a national treasure who will be forever missed by millions around the globe.  He’s known for his unique style of guitar playing and brilliant songwriting. He was less known for details of his personal life.  Thankfully, memorabilia like this letter has been recovered.  It was written to an unknown woman. Jimi Hendrix’s influence …

William Shakespeare’s Famous Love Poem: Sonnet 116

Searching for romantic inspiration for your letter?  Look no further than William Shakespeare.  The 16th-century English writer, poet, and playwright is one of the greatest writers of all time.  Most of his work was produced between 1589 and 1613 and consists of 38 plays and 154 sonnets, most of which have been translated into a …

Dreams- A Beautiful Poem By Langston Hughes

I came across this wonderful poem written by Langston Hughes named Dreams. This poem emphasizes the importance of dreams in our lives, which otherwise would be meaningless. Happy reading. I was struck by how Langston Hughes beautifully captured the essence of dreams in his poem. Dreams, he suggests, are not mere fleeting thoughts, but the …

A Dream- A Poem on Sorrow by Edgar Allan Poe

A Dream is an interesting poem by Edgar Allan Poe. The main message as far as I can understand is that the poem tells us that if our heart is full of sorrow it should not make us rest in fear, but we should overcome the fear with happiness as the prize. In ‘A Dream,’ …

A love letter in French … simply beautiful Expression of Love

We were simply bowled over by a letter sent by a site user today. She even made the letter public, because I guess an expression of love is universal. Reading her heartfelt words was a poignant reminder of the profound impact a simple act of kindness can have. It’s a testament to the power of …

To the Wandering Soul… letter from a site user

We just got this in. One of the site users made their letters public (yes you can do that. In the preview mode there is a checkbox to mark your letter as public). It is addressed to “The Wandering Soul”.Hmmmm.. interesting. Here is the short letter, more of a poem. As I read through this …