Guides
Short, practical help for the letters that matter most. Read one, then write yours.
- How to write a eulogyA gentle, practical guide to writing a eulogy or memorial speech, with a simple structure, short examples and the mistakes to avoid.
- How to write wedding vowsA calm, practical guide to writing personal wedding vows that sound like the two of you, with a simple structure, examples and mistakes to avoid.
- How to write a letter to someone you've grown apart fromA gentle guide to writing a letter to a parent, sibling or old friend after a long silence, without pressure, blame or expectations.
- How to write a letter to your childA warm, practical guide to writing a letter to your son or daughter for a birthday, a milestone, or to be opened someday, with examples and ideas.
- How to write a goodbye letter to someone who is dyingA gentle guide to writing a letter to someone near the end of life, so you can say thank you, I'm sorry, I love you, and goodbye while there is still time.
- How to write a eulogy for your grandmaA gentle guide to writing a eulogy for your grandmother, with a simple shape, real-sounding examples and help with what to say when it feels too big.
- How to write a eulogy for your dadA calm, practical guide to writing a eulogy for your father, with a simple structure, short examples, and help for complicated relationships.
- How to write a eulogy for your mom or mumA gentle guide to writing a eulogy for your mother, with a simple shape, real-sounding examples, and help when it feels impossible to start.
- Short eulogy examples, and how to write your ownShort eulogy examples for a parent, grandparent and friend, with a simple two-minute shape you can follow to write your own in an evening.
- How to start a eulogyGentle ways to begin a eulogy, with opening lines for different relationships and examples that help you get past the hardest first sentence.
- How to end a eulogyGentle ways to end a eulogy, with closing lines and examples for speaking to them directly, sharing what you carry, or saying a simple goodbye.
- How to write a funny eulogy (that still honours them)How to bring warmth and humour into a eulogy without losing respect, with examples, what to avoid, and how to balance laughter with tenderness.
- How to write a eulogy for a friendHow to write a eulogy for a close friend, with a simple shape, short examples, and help with speaking alongside family who knew a different side of them.