In my first novel I have a letter from the MC's father, who died, come to the MC and I wanted to see what you all think of having a letter from one character to another and see if it is something you've ever done.
In my first novel I have a letter from the MC's father, who died, come to the MC and I wanted to see what you all think of having a letter from one character to another and see if it is something you've ever done.
I have given much thought to our betrothal, and I am sorry to inform you that I have changed my mind. Upon consideration, I believe that a marriage between us would be neither suitable nor successful. My needs in a wife include some degree of propriety and restraint; I believe you understand my meaning. I am more than willing to overlook your interest in trade and business, rather than in more feminine pursuits; in fact, I rather admire you for it. However, I am afraid your intemperance is a far more serious manner. What I have enjoyed may be just as easily offered to another man, and I am sure you agree that this would be disastrous to any marriage. Therefore, I have decided that we shall remain friends, undoubtedly a far more tenable situation than lawful wedlock.
I have already written to your cousin to inform him of my decision. Of course, I have not gone into the details of my reasons. You need have no fear on that account.
I trust that you will find happiness some day, by whatever means left to you.
An addendum to my letter. If you find yourself with child, please be sure to inform me. I would be happy to adopt any child of yours that I father, and since I plan to marry soon, you may be assured that the child would have a good and secure home. If you are not with child, please disregard this.
Read my book.
I have a whole chapter of nothing but letters. My readers like them.
It's been done by many many writers, since novels were invented as a form of literary expression. Many of the earlier classics consist of little or nothing except letters (epistolary novels), and writers continue using the technique today. Not the least unusual, and nothing wrong with it. Proceed.
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Read my book.
I have a whole chapter of nothing but letters. My readers like them.
Hi Blacbird!
I am glad to hear the letters are not a no-no.
Bold text doesn't belong in fiction, but italics can be useful and even required at times (titles of books, for instance). My editor doesn't like a lot of italics, though, so I try to keep that in mind when I'm writing.I took out all italics and bold from my novel, isn't that the right thing to do? Thanks for the replies.