Letters of Love—Official Support Thread

[Rustyoznail]

Just a question - does a letter need to hit the minimum of 750 words?

 

[ElectricBlue]

Just a question - does a letter need to hit the minimum of 750 words?

Unless it's written as a poem, I'd have thought the usual rules would apply.

No other anthology has had rules relaxation.

 

[SisterJezabel]

Is it acceptable to write the story in the form of more than one letter?

Is it acceptable to write the story in the form of an exchange of multiple letters between TWO characters from one of my stories?

Is it acceptable for the "letters" to take a modern, digital-world form, such as an exchange of emails, or a chat session, or private messaging? Seems to me it's the same basic idea, and the challenge is the same: telling the story entirely through the form of a person's message to another. The advantage of expanding the form is that it dramatically expands the story possibilities and makes many scenarios more plausible.

Absolutely!

 

[SisterJezabel]

I recently posted a story that has a last letter, found by a teenager and her dad, in the glove compartment of their car while returning from a long trip. It is from a belated wife and loving mother to the husband. A tear jerker story. I cried as i wrote it! So did another reader as it was read after posting. It's posted in incest so careful and beware of going there!

Would that fit in the event scenario?

https://literotica.com/s/good-bye-my-love

The story needs to be encapsulated in the letter. It needs to start Dear X and go on from there.

 

[Norway_1705]

Two questions. Would a letter written in a century in the past, say, on August 10, 17, and 29 of the year 1776, the year of the Declaration of Independence, be acceptable? Or in 1324?

Another question. If a story in epistolary form describes summer events, can it participate in two Contests at the same time? Do I have to submit it only on September 1, 2022? And what sentence do I write in the notes for admin?
Thank you

 

[Rustyoznail]

Two questions. Would a letter written in a century in the past, say, on August 10, 17, and 29 of the year 1776, the year of the Declaration of Independence, be acceptable? Or in 1324?

Another question. If a story in epistolary form describes summer events, can it participate in two Contests at the same time? Do I have to submit it only on September 1, 2022? And what sentence do I write in the notes for admin?
Thank you

It can be from any time period. Strictly speaking, a letter written today would probably be an email.

As this is a challenge, not a competition, you'll be fine putting it in both. Just make sure you have "Letters of Love Story Event" and "Summer Lovin 2022" in the Notes to Admin field.

 

[TarnishedPenny]

Sorry, my plans fizzled. Good luck with the event.

 

[ElectricBlue]

Sorry, my plans fizzled. Good luck with the event.

What, no stamps?

 

[TarnishedPenny]

What, no stamps?

 

[Thefireflies]

Two questions. Would a letter written in a century in the past, say, on August 10, 17, and 29 of the year 1776, the year of the Declaration of Independence, be acceptable? Or in 1324?

I'm sure writing in any time period is fine, just make sure you make judicious use of an ink blotter to absorb any excess ink, and don’t fold and seal in an envelope until the print is dry

On a serious note, I have considered a letter from 1918/19 to accompany two of my existing stories, IF I can pull my finger out…(and write, that is, get your minds out of the gutter!)

 

[Norway_1705]

Thank you all. I usually write with quill on parchment, but ok for ink blotter.
I was wondering if an exchange of written messages between two lovers, with apps similar to What's Up, could also be accepted as "epistolary" for Competition purposes.

 

[Duleigh]

Would a letter written in a century in the past, say, on August 10, 17, and 29 of the year 1776, the year of the Declaration of Independence, be acceptable? Or in 1324?

I suggest going with 1776 and avoid 1324. The price of good quality velum these days is outside the average household budget.

 

[SouthernCrossfire]

On a serious note, I have considered a letter from 1918/19 to accompany two of my existing stories

That’s my situation, a letter written over several nights in 1918 with the letter itself already being referenced in two of my stories. After a little offline encouragement from SisterJezabel last week (thanks, Jez!), I went for it despite some doubts about the historical setting and the level of eroticism involved (erotic but not very explicit) and now I’m in final polishing mode prior to a possible beta read. The hard part will be to avoidediting it every day or two until it’s published for the event.

 

[Thefireflies]

That’s my situation, a letter written over several nights in 1918 with the letter itself already being referenced in two of my stories. After a little offline encouragement from SisterJezabel last week (thanks, Jez!), I went for it despite some doubts about the historical setting and the level of eroticism involved (erotic but not very explicit) and now I’m in final polishing mode prior to a possible beta read. The hard part will be to avoidediting it every day or two until it’s published for the event.

Yes, looking for the erotic angle in an older letter is going to be the difficult part. When I wrote Armistice Day and Prussian Blue, I had ideas for a spin-off story about Susannah and Pete from AD, but then went on to write my Pink Orchid story instead. By the end of that, I found myself burnt out, so-to-speak, and didn’t end up writing anymore. I’ve considered my ideas might be perfect for the letters event, but to be honest, right now I’m not feeling particularly inspired. Maybe like you, I just need go for it and see what happens.

 

[SouthernCrossfire]

Many thanks to Smuttyandfun for an exceedingly fast beta read on mine. I did one final review, changed a couple of words to sound a bit more British (I think, says the American), and called "Good enough," saving it and putting it away for the challenge. Switching gears back to the Summer Lovin' contest after doing some editing for another writer.

Maybe like you, I just need go for it and see what happens.

Give it a try! You may find out it turns out better than you expect.

 

[YDB95]

Finished my story in one sitting this afternoon. When you're hot, you're hot!

 

[YDB95]

6. Because this is a challenge, and not a contest, you can enter your letter in the Summer Lovin' competition, but be sure to read the rules of that event.
7. Author must copy and paste the phrase "Letters of Love Story Event" in the "Notes" field of the submission. We recommend that you COPY & PASTE it into the NOTES field to avoid typos.

Is it kosher to just enter "Letters of Love Story Event" AND "Summer Lovin' Competition" in the Notes field, to count it towards both?

 

[Rustyoznail]

Is it kosher to just enter "Letters of Love Story Event" AND "Summer Lovin' Competition" in the Notes field, to count it towards both?

I assume so. You can for other event /competition combinations.

 

[EarlyMorningLight]

The conceit of my latest story “Interview” is a journalist interviewing a musician for a story. They end up having a tryst. In the story, you never actually see the text of his article.

Would it be too much of a stretch for this contest to submit the transcript of the article he ended up writing about her?

 

[ElectricBlue]

The conceit of my latest story “Interview” is a journalist interviewing a musician for a story. They end up having a tryst. In the story, you never actually see the text of his article.

Would it be too much of a stretch for this contest to submit the transcript of the article he ended up writing about her?

I wouldn't think it a stretch. It's an anthology, no prize, no contest, but good writing is suggested. You might be able to manage that .

 

[saddletramp1956]

I'm posting this thread to kick off the Letters of Love event which is open to all Literotica writers.

Using a character from one of your published stories, write a love letter. It could be from a main character, side character, or even a character not really involved in the story. The letter could be to their lover, or not! The letter could be set in any time frame—before, during or after the story. It could even be an imaginary letter that's never sent. Remember, these letters need to be from your character—not someone else's!

At the start of the letter, state in an introduction which story inspired the letter.

The letters need to be posted in the Letters and Transcripts section, an oft-neglected section of Literotica that contains some gems.

The Rules are simple
1. The story has to be in the style of a letter
2. It needs to be from a character mentioned in one of your published stories.
3. An introduction needs to indicate which story (or stories) the character appeared in.
4. Any length you like.
5. It needs to be published in Letters and Transcripts.
6. Because this is a challenge, and not a contest, you can enter your letter in the Summer Lovin' competition, but be sure to read the rules of that event.
7. Author must copy and paste the phrase "Letters of Love Story Event" in the "Notes" field of the submission. We recommend that you COPY & PASTE it into the NOTES field to avoid typos.
8. Please use “Letters of Love” as a story tag.

This is an open challenge and any author can submit a letter.

The anthology of letters will be published on Love Note Day—26 September and can be submitted from 1-25 September.

This thread is for any questions, comments or ideas. Now get writing!

This sounds very interesting. Count me in. I've already got an idea in mind...

 

[Thefireflies]

Suddenly inspired after months of nothing in the letter writing department, I literally began my letter in the last hour. One former character whispered in my imagination, hinting at an idea, and I like it. Reckon I’ll have a draft by the weekend or next week at the latest. So I’m bumping this thread, because the challenge is a few weeks away, and time will fly by, stopping for no one, like it tends to do…happy writing.

 

[YDB95]

Submitted mine this morning (because I'm also entering it in the Summer contest - I included the notes for both).

 

[Norway_1705]

Submitted mine (one and two)... I'm also entering it in the Summer contest (again).
I included the notes for both.

 

[Biggalute]

Love the idea of this. It gives me the opportunity to revisit one of my favourite characters. All I need to do now is write the bleedin' letter