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I’ve got another fun book up for giveaway today that I think many of you will enjoy. Write the Right Words: Messages from the Heart for Every Occasion, by Sandra Lamb covers all the occasions in our lives that we need to share the written word.
Writing notes and letters has really gone by the wayside these days, in our electronic society. When is the last time you sat down and wrote someone a letter…in your own handwriting?! I can’t remember the last time. It really is a shame that we have let so many of the social graces fall away, when relationships are so important to us and writing a heartfelt message is part of that.
My longtime friend, Vicki, who lives in Atlanta is one of the people I so admire in this respect. She has always, always been an encourager of the written word and I have countless cards from her over the many years that we’ve been friends (since high school). For all occasions, I can count on a card from Vicki with a hand-written note inside. I’m afraid I fall far short of writing heartfelt messages and notes to my friends and loved ones. I do send cards, with a hastily scrawled note inside, but it’s not always well-thought out.
From the book: A firm believer that every greeting card needs a personal, handwritten message from you to make it complete, Write the Right Words is a guide to help you create a warm, personal message that connects you to the person you’re addressing. Filled with examples that you can adapt for every occasion, Write the Right Words will help you get through any greeting-card writers’ block. Flair, fun, and a personal voice will make every card you send a memorable one.
This book covers it all:
- Connecting Messages
- Happy Day Messages
- Holiday Messages
- Social Grace Messages
- Care and Concern Messages
- Creating a new relationship Messages
And at the back of the book is a Dates to Remember section, from January through December, where you can add all your own personalized notes to keep yourself organized in sending cards to your friends and family.
I’ve got one copy up for a giveaway! All you need to do is leave a comment here on this post for the chance to win your own copy (retail value $23)! I know I will definitely enjoy having this book on my shelf and I’m going to utilize it from now on.
Answer this question: Do you still send greeting cards? How good are you at personalizing your greeting cards? Do you always write from the heart or scrawl out a quick message like I usually do?
Let’s get better about sending out a special card, filled with our heart-felt thoughts!
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The winner of the last book giveaway, The Fixer Upper, is Dogsmom. Congrats and enjoy!
Okay, I will admit it, I am in need of the 12-step program for greeting card addicts. That is one of my HUGE weaknesses. To me there is nothing more fun than sending a random greeting card to someone just so they have a smile in their mail pile rather than just bills and junk mail.
Hey, Rhoda, what a great give-away. From teaching composition, I know so many people who are afraid to write because someone once was critical. Even writing teachers get writer’s block when it comes to knowing exactly what would be appropriate to say. I do send notes, not as many as I used to now that I use Fb, and I do try to write something personal, even if I am in a hurry. 😉
Yes, I do still send cards! I have to admit to usually struggling with the message….sometimes heartfelt but mostly rushed.
Oh my goodness!! I LOVE handwritten messages in any form, but I often struggle to find the right words. I save cards friends have written to me so I can be inspired to write similar heartfelt and meaningful messages. I REALLY need this book!! 🙂
It takes me FOREVER to pick out just the right card (it’s a running joke in our family) and the message! I always write from the heart; sometimes I get so carried away, it brings me to tears!
I know, hopeless, lol!
Sue
xo
I always have the best intentions. I even buy the cards, but they never seem to get sent. Isn’t that terrible? I have stacks of cards.
I always struggle with the right words to write in a sympathy card. My words always sound so hollow to me….perhaps because I know no words will ease the grief.
I definitely could use a book like this. La
Oh what a neat book! I always am in need of a little saying for a card. This sounds perfect! Here’s to hoping I get it.
Thanks.
I love the written word, I not only send greeting cards that I try, repeat try, to personalize with my own sentiments.I also save greeting cards from family and friends.
I do still try to send greeting cards as often as I can. Of course, now with the internet, I’ve gotten in to the nasty habit of sending ecards sometimes, but they are better than not sending anything at all, right? 🙂 I would LOVE to have this book!!
Yes I do send greeting cards. And at work (I’m a teacher) so I always like to write Thank you cards. It seems so many times I struggle with what to say! My DH and I attended a wedding where they had little notes to write advice to the bride and groom. I must of gone threw like ten, trying to think of the write thing to say! I always try to write from teh heart, but sometimes I just give up and scribble whatever.
Rhoda…I love writing! And notes to friends is one way I stay in touch. In fact I just mailed a pile of cards on Saturday. I do want to encourage people in this busy world where we so often feel isolated. I cannot pass the stationery rack at any store without pausing to look and often times I yield to temptation! I have a basket full of stationery that I keep handy for posting a note to a friend. I have found if it is handy, I am more likely to take the time to sit down and write. Who doesnt like to find a hand written note in their mailbox?
i NEED this! i am that person who has no idea what to write in a card so i just let the card to the speaking and sign it at the bottom “love, katie.” i even do this to my husband (you can ask him)!! i love give gifts and cards so what a great help this book would be!
I do still send note cards, but sadly not as often as I should. I love the idea of letting someone know what they mean to you. We are never guaranteed another opportunity to tell someone, so why not lift their spirits with a random note card?
I really could use this book. I always have the best intentions at sending cards…but then I draw a blank as to what to say!!! Thanks for the chance at winning this great book.
I am always searching for the right way to write any sort of note. I have a hard time most time coming up with the correct wording. I love the art of the written correspondence. I think it is very important for someone’s personal history and relationships.
Hooray that someone still sees the value of the written word! I keep a package of cards with my devotional items and send a note out quite frequently. There is something about seeing a handwritten note….
This post was very timely since I am sending a good friend of mine a gift of thanks and was contemplating what I would write on the thank you card that would equal her letter of recommendation she wrote about my daughter!
I need to send more cards/notes than I do now — and personalize them more. I am trying to teach my daughters that it is always kind and polite to send a note of thanks, sympathy, or congratulations. In this modern age of email and texting, a handwritten note is sure to be appreciated. Thanks, Rhoda, for this opportunity to win a very helpful book.
Blessings,
Dorothy B. in TN
I send greeting cards for birthdays, anniversaries, sympathy and thank yous. I usually write a quick note in the birthday and anniversary card. I write more from the heart in my close girlfriend cards, sympathy(always include scripture) and thank yous. I guess it all depends on the relationship I have with the person to whom I am sending the card. I have been making more hand-made cards in the past two years, which requires more handwritten thoughts. It’s good practice, because with e-mail we get away from handwriting.
I am a creature of the written word… and not the electronically written word when it comes to correspondence! My greeting cards are typically of the blank variety because I can rarely find cards that express my heartfelt thoughts. My kids all write notes as well and I’m determined that the tradition transcends the age of technology… wish me luck! I would love a copy of this book as a reference for those occasions when the “right” words escape me. 🙂