Movie ID help please: 18th century England, noblewoman looking for husband, writes letters with rich American who made fortune in slave trade, she befriends a slave who works in the house, they fall in love, later there is a childbirth scene. Movie made in the early 90s, low-budget look, could be made-for-TV. [more inside]
posted by jocelmeow on Sep 9, 2009 - 2 answers

What sort of professional response should I write to a person with whom I have some personal issues? [more inside]
posted by Joey Michaels on Aug 24, 2009 - 38 answers

What are some certifications/qualifications I can study for at home in my free time and get through correspondence, the internet, or a single test in a physical location? [more inside]
posted by Great Insect Task Force Comet Ranger on Nov 10, 2008 - 8 answers

Do any accredited, respectable, non-residential , MFA Writing programs exist out there? [more inside]
posted by esereth on Sep 30, 2008 - 7 answers

Can anybody recommend me some software that will allow me to manage correspondence paperlessly; that will allow 4 networked users to access a database containing all correspondence, including scanned copies of stuff received on paper from customers and third parties contacted on their behalf. [more inside]
posted by sjbrophy on Jul 9, 2008 - 5 answers

Suppose one friend was to send another a letter by mail. What makes for an especially great letter? What elements make a letter newsy enough to be interesting, without seeming to be a catalog of fabulous adventures? What elements make a letter feel emotionally true and personal, without seeming to be the writer's self-important inner monologue? What elements best invite a response? What elements encourage a feeling of connection in the reader?
posted by xo on Feb 26, 2008 - 19 answers

Is it becoming standard to type business letters in all caps? [more inside]
posted by 45moore45 on Dec 29, 2007 - 31 answers

How would one go about trying to find an old penpal who would no doubt have internet access but whose last name I can't remember and who also I haven't written to for about 15 years or so? Also, she would have changed address since the last one I can remember. [more inside]
posted by h00py on Nov 30, 2007 - 4 answers

What's the etiquette for photos on holiday cards? [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero on Nov 2, 2007 - 25 answers

Where can I buy vintage, valid US postage stamps for face value or near face value? [more inside]
posted by bonheur on Sep 25, 2007 - 7 answers

What are some good, simple, affordable correspondence courses I can do from Australia? (The courses don't have to be based in Australia.) [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jun 12, 2007 - 5 answers

I have my eyes on a very specific sort of graduate program at a University that while not top-tier, will be tough to get into. I'm looking to make some contacts in the program: What's the best way to do this? [more inside]
posted by GilloD on May 23, 2007 - 14 answers

How do you give written notice so that it seems more casual then a legal matter. [more inside]
posted by bigmusic on Oct 6, 2005 - 5 answers

Why would Sweden invade Switzerland? [more inside]
posted by Ugh on Sep 8, 2005 - 33 answers

Despite my best intentions, I'm not especially good at keeping in contact with people. How do you stay in touch with friends after you've parted ways? [more inside]
posted by Aster on Mar 17, 2005 - 13 answers

OK. Jessamyn (about 3 posts down) asks a similar question BUT . . . I too, am employed as a librarian who makes occasional (shitty) money on the side writing feature articles or whatever comes my way. In May I am moving to Argentina. I plan on returning for grad school in Journalism in 2006 and want to bolster my writing resume. Question: How difficult is it to do correspondence writing if I don't already have an in? Any travel writers out there? What's the secret?
posted by punkbitch on Jan 11, 2005 - 3 answers