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Whispers from the past – historical letters in c

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Swap Coordinator:silvermoonsnake (contact)
Swap categories: Letters & Writing  Newbie 
Number of people in swap:7
Location:International
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:February 14, 2009
Date items must be sent by:February 28, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Whispers from the past – historical letters in character

“Dear sister,

I finally arrived to Bath with Mrs. Darlington and Ms. Harvey. Mr Darlington was waiting us when we arrived, he was much in distress, because we were late due the weather. We were so pleased to get indoors. Weather have been really Foul. I don’t think we have seen Sun for days…”

Do you like medieval life? Or is Victorian society your favourite? This swap is for people interested in history and/or rolegames. You will write one letter ‘in character’. You can choose the period of history, your character, circumstances etc. For example, you can write as solder, who has been sent to WWII or Victorian Lady, telling her newest rumours to her best friend.

Hints and Guidelines: - write the letter from ‘this world’, no elves in Middle Earth or Witches from Diskworld. - Period can be from the past, present or future, you choose - Letter should be at least 2+ pages long - This is not a rule, but you could try to make your letter to look like a bit more ‘authentic’, Personally I’d not like to see typed letter on copypaper, unless the letter is from present/future. Parchment papers and calligraphy pens rocks ;) - You can also send small ‘normal’ message along the letter with your address, if you would like to get a ‘in character’ reply to your letter. - You don’t need to reply to the letter you receive if you don’t want to.

Rules: - This swap is international and newbie friendly. Everyone with fillet profile and ‘no-send’ can join! - Letters must be posted before end of the February -09 - You will have ONE partner (if populus wants more partners, let me know)

Ps. This is my 1st swap-moderation here, be gentle ;-). I am more than happy to answer question regarding this swap. If this one is successful , I might arrange future swaps with similar theme :)

Discussion

jcm716 01/23/2009 #

Wow this is very interesting, I have never seen a swap like this. It is on my watchlist when I get down below my 20 limit i will add this swap. Thanks

NaughtyElf 01/23/2009 #

I was actually just thinking of a swap like this and how I wish there was one! Nice! It's on my watchlist too!

silvermoonsnake 01/23/2009 #

I have not seen anything like this either, that's why I created this ;-) I play letter-rolegames with fewmof my pals and I never get enough ;)

Muriel 01/24/2009 #

Love the idea! I was once in a similar swap but it was postcards not letters. On my watchlist 8)

chilady61 01/26/2009 #

okay this one is on my watchlist .

NaughtyElf 02/12/2009 #

I am so sorry to have to drop, but I am paring down my swaps a bit. I am hosting and participating in a lot of swaps right now that already have partners assigned so those that haven't assigned yet I am dropping so I can focus on the other swaps :-( I hope you have another one like this again in the near future as I would love to join that one! Thank you!

halfwaythere 02/14/2009 #

Oh this does sound interesting! I have never done one before and not sure how well I could pull it off, but would love to try.

My only concern is the parchment/calligraphy pens thing, I know you said it isn't a rule, but since it is up there I'm worried I would disappoint my partner with ball point pen on copy paper or something like that.

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