Quiz: What Type of Letter Are You?
By Soha Kassab, Lily Simpson and Imogen Sykes
Edited by Naomi Adam
Have you ever wondered what type of letter you might be? If so, you’re in luck – The Letters Page brings you its first ever quiz in the lead up to the release of Volume 6! Whether you’re a writer, a reader, or simply full of curiosity, take our 10-question quiz to find out your letter type. If you think we’ve guessed right, why not tell us in a submission to Volume 6!
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So… what letter are you? Click the drop down arrow to find out!
> If you got mostly As, you’re…
The Unfinished Letter
Organisation? Hardly know her. Procrastination on the other hand… that’s a well known friend. You’re always last minute – working right up to the deadline, late for that coffee date with your bestie – set that clock 15 minutes early!
Even so, that time crunch seems to work wonders for your creativity. When it comes to writing, your ideas are incredibly unique and inspired, even if they’re sporadic. Once you’ve got something, nothing’s stopping you! Keep that fire burning (just not near your letters)! And remember: our deadline’s 22 March…
> If you got mostly Bs, you’re…
Signed and Sealed
Sweeping generalisations? Those are sacrilege to you! You’re an academic through and through, ready to back up everything and anything with a golden nugget of knowledge. You’re like a walking encyclopaedia!
When you write, the only words on the page are the ones that need to be there – short and straight to the point! There’s no waffle in sight. It’s fact over fiction and you’ll take the history of the Roman Empire over fire-breathing dragons any day! But bear in mind – it’s good to let your hair down every once in a while!
> If you got mostly Cs, you’re…
The Love Letter
You’re a true romantic at heart with a passion for all things aesthetic and emotional. You may appear soft and unassuming, but cross one of your loved ones and prepare for a fight!
When it comes to writing, Calibri under timed conditions just won’t cut it. You need to feel the words when they come, whether that be during the dead of night or curled up by the fire with a hot chocolate. Don’t stop writing those love letters, sealed with a kiss 😉
> If you got mostly Ds, you’re…
Lady Whistledown
‘Big-mouth’? ‘Gossiper’? ‘Established journalist of the ton’ sounds better! Nothing escapes your keen hearing… or judgement either. You feel most comfortable around people, and treasure a good secret. But this author knows how to use them wisely… and when to keep their cards close to their chest.
Your letters often start with a ‘You’ll never guess what I just heard…’ and end with a ‘Let’s see what happens next!’ Your brain is always whirring with endless possibilities and your pen never falters. Who knows – maybe Lady Whistledown could learn a thing or two from you. Keep those ears open!
Did we guess your letter type right? Let us know by writing one! The Letters Page team are back in the office, and ready to read your real letters again. We publish stories, essays, poems, memoir, reportage, criticism, recipes, travelogues, and any hybrid forms, so long as they come to us in the form of a letter. We are looking for writers of all nationalities and ages, both established and emerging.
Your letter must be sent in the post, to:
The Letters Page, School of English, University of Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
Submissions for Vol. 6 should be sent to us by 22 March 2026. See our submissions page for more information.
Need some inspiration in your letter-writing endeavours? You can purchase our latest collection, The Letters Page, Vol. 5, by clicking here.