Writing words to someone you love may seem like second nature to some, but to others it can seem like an almost impossible task. Getting your feelings down on paper isn’t the easiest thing to do, and you aren’t alone if you think that you don’t even know where to begin. Writing a love letter doesn’t have to be hard or daunting. You just have to know where to begin and let the words flow.
When you’re starting out, that blank sheet of paper or empty computer screen may seem like it’s staring back at you and it may even be a slight bit intimidating. That’s a perfectly normal feeling, even for seasoned writers who seem to have the words for everything. The most intimidating thing about writing a love letter is the actual act of starting to write it, and you have to get over that to begin. If you don’t know where to start a paragraph or sentence, the perfect way to begin is by starting with the person’s name. A name is a very powerful thing and should be the easiest place to start because you already know it by heart. It could be your love’s actual first name, nickname or pet name, and starting here gives you an intent of who you are writing to and about. Think about the name you wrote and then write down the first thing that comes to your mind and write it down no matter what it is. If there is more than one thought, then write those down too. This word or phrase is your jumping off point and is a great place to start. A name evokes emotions and connotations that should provide you a place to start. Take that word or phrase and expand on it until you start writing. Don’t worry if it doesn’t seem to make sense at first because once you begin writing, the words will fall into place.
If you don’t have a problem actually beginning to write your letter, but don’t know what to say in it, there are a few things you have to remember. This letter doesn’t have to be a perfect because you aren’t perfect and the words you write aren’t supposed to be of the same quality of that of Shakespeare or else they won’t mean as much. Moreover, don’t be afraid that you are going to sound stupid or foolish when you write because the one you love doesn’t think of you that way and writing your feelings for someone out on paper is a very bold step that they will respect and not laugh at. The last important thing to remember when writing this love letter is that it isn’t designed for anyone but the person you are writing it for. They are your only audience and you can say whatever you like in this letter without fear. Realizing these few things can help you be well on your way to writing a meaningful and heartfelt love letter.
The most important thing to remember when writing your love letter is to make it come from your heart. Don’t look to poets, movies or outside sources for inspiration unless you are looking at the one you love, because no one knows the amount of love you have inside better than yourself. Knowing the feeling and experience of love, you know that it is a different and indescribable feeling everyone experiences differently and only you can say how you feel inside. The most important part of a love letter is not the words within, but the person behind the words. It doesn’t matter if you can write as eloquently as a scholar or as simply as a school child. What matters is the reason behind the words you are writing. The words are there inside of you, and putting them on paper is a very personal experience, one that is more meaningful than you probably realize.
Writing a love letter doesn’t have to be an impossible task. The most important thing to remember is writing from the heart is what really counts and the gesture of writing a love letter means just as much as the actual words within the letter. Once you start, keep going and let your feelings out! Even if you are not the most romantic person in the world, you can easily write a love letter. A few paragraphs that come from your heart are more meaningful than pages of meaningless words borrowed from other writers. Don’t be afraid of sounding foolish or what the person you love is going to think about you after reading it because the point of the letter is an expression of love. Being yourself and writing from the heart are the two biggest aspects of writing a successful love letter, so don’t be afraid of writing one if you think your words aren’t adequate. If your words reflect the love you feel, then they will always be enough.