Letter Writing Articles

1). How to Write a Letter of Reference By : Kathy Swann
Have you ever been asked to write a letter of reference for a co-worker, employee or former employee? Generally, a letter of reference is used to help obtain employment, apply for higher education, or as a character reference for those seeking a government position. This is an important request, as a well-written letter can be the reason the candidate receives the offer he or she is hoping for.
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2). Resignation Letters: Don’t Let Yours Backfire By : Shaun Fawcett
Copyright © Shaun R. Fawcett It turns out that “tips and templates on how to write resignation letters” is among the most sought-after information at my Writing Help Central Web site. So, when I looked into the subject more closely, I was surprised to find that there is not a lot of guidance available in guide book form on how to write a proper and appropriate resignation letter.
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3). Go With the Flow: Write With Transition Words and Phrases By : Shaun Fawcett
Copyright © Shaun R. Fawcett One of the most common weaknesses I see in day-to-day writing is poor logical flow from one idea or point to the next. This usually takes the form of a bunch of seemingly unrelated phrases thrown together with little or no sense of sequence, continuity, or relativity. Although the overall subject may be obvious, the words to describe it seem to be scattered on the page like an almost random set of unconnected thoughts.
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4). Use Real-Life Templates For Writing Success By : Shaun Fawcett
Copyright © Shaun R. Fawcett At some point along the way, most of us have used what are commonly called "fill-in-the-blank" writing templates. We might have used them to write a letter, format an essay, or set-up a resume or CV. You know what I'm talking about here. It's those form letter templates that you see in many writing texts and workbooks.
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5). 7 Tips For Writing Thank You Letters With Class By : Shaun Fawcett
Copyright © Shaun R. Fawcett When I first started tracking the information preferences of people visiting my Writing Help Central Web site I was surprised to find how many folks were seeking information on how to write thank you letters. In fact, “thank you letter” information and sample templates are the fifth ranked destinations at that Web site.
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6). How To Write Cover Letters That Work By : Shaun Fawcett
Copyright © Shaun R. Fawcett Frequently there is confusion about the exact meaning of the term "cover letter". That's because when most people use that term, they don't realize that there are TWO main types of cover letters. There are "document transmittal cover letters", and there are "resume cover letters". Some people have even gone so far as to name ALL letters “cover letters”.
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7). When To Say Thank You In Writing By : Shaun Fawcett
Copyright © Shaun R. Fawcett When I first started tracking the information preferences of people visiting my Writing Help Central Web site I was surprised to find how many folks were seeking information on how to write thank you letters. In fact, “thank you letter” information and sample templates are the fifth ranked destinations at that Web site.
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8). Beware of Automatic Letter Generators By : Shaun Fawcett
Copyright © Shaun R. Fawcett If you’ve spent any time online looking for letter writing help you have no doubt come across software programs that “automatically generate” various types of letters. There are two typical ways in which these software letter generators work: Basic Letter Generators The most basic type of letter generator presents you with a list of letters that you can choose from.
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9). 10 Secrets For Everyday Writing Success By : Shaun Fawcett
Copyright © Shaun R. Fawcett During my 30-year career in a variety of professional positions in both the private and public sectors I have written literally thousands of letters and memos and hundreds of reports. If I had to boil–down everything I’ve learned about practical day-to-day writing for both personal and business purposes into 10 key points, this would be my “Top 10 List".
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10). 9 Tips For Writing Better Business Letters By : Shaun Fawcett
Copyright © Shaun R. Fawcett It’s quite amazing how often business people fail to follow basic guidelines when it comes to writing their business correspondence. That might explain why so many people come to my writing help Web sites looking for help with their business letter writing. Just as businesses need to be focused and efficient to thrive and succeed, so too does the primary tool of most businesses — the business letter.
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11). Business Letters: Do You Really Know What They Are? By : Shaun Fawcett
Copyright © Shaun R. Fawcett My two “writing help” Web sites receive well over two million visitors per year looking for information and templates to help them with their writing. With that many visitors I get a pretty accurate idea of exactly what people are looking for in the way of letter writing help. In fact, a significant number of people arrive at my site based on the search phrase “business letter”.
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12). Great Tips to Effective Letter Writing By : John Khu
5 Great Tips to Effective Letter Writing
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13). Business Letters: Keep Them Short and To The Point By : Shaun Fawcett
Copyright © Shaun R. Fawcett If you ever draft letters, or any other documents where brevity is important, you'll want to pay close attention to these little practical "tricks of the trade". The following is an abridged excerpt from a chapter I have included in a couple of my Writing Kits. --------------- Anyone who has read any of my articles on the subject of letter writing or resume writing will know how important I believe it is to minimize the number of pages, preferably limiting them to one page wherever possible.
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14). Watch Your Language: The Effective Sales Letter By : Arnold Stockard
What's the most important instrument for building a successful online business? A. Homepage, B. Advertising, C. Email, D. Search Engine Ranking? Answer: All are important, but none is as important as language. And since the Web is primarily a medium based on written language -- as opposed to audio and video -- if your Website does not communicate your written message well in whatever language your target audience employs, you will fail.
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