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Letter of Recommendation Or Letter of Reference - Which is It? 04-11-2012
The consequences for messing up a letter of recommendation can be gravely serious, and can actually change the course of a person's life - either your own life, or that of another person about whom you are writing the letter. (Just imagine screwing up someone's life because you wouldn't take the time or trouble to get a recommendation letter right!). (Entire
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When to Say Thank You in Writing 04-11-2012
After studying the information requirements of people visiting my writing help websites, I was somewhat surprised to learn how many were looking for information about how to write various types of thank you letters. It turns out that thank you letter information and templates are among the top 10 destinations on those websites. (Entire
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The 7 Deadly Sins of Letter Writing
Through my various websites and my editing service I receive scores of letters (as well as other docs) that people have drafted but want me to review, revise and finalize for them. Over time, I have noticed that there are some common errors that many people make when drafting letters in particular.
Based on those observations I have put together a list of what I call "The 7 Deadly Sins of Letter Writing". Keep on reading to find out what they are...
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How To Write A Sympathy Letter 03-03-2007
The best condolence or sympathy letters are like conversations you would have to the family, only in written form. The letters are usually handwritten, under one page in length and are sent promptly. They can be addressed to the person in the family you feel the closest to, or to the family as a whole. (Entire
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CREATING A MINISTRY OF CHURCH LETTERS 03-02-2007
Receiving a personal letter from the pastor can often be as valuable a ministry to a member as a pastoral calling. Direct, thoughtful correspondence from the pastor or minister of a church communicates to the member, "You are an important, valuable person that I (and God) care about." What a valuable message to convey, from one whose calling is to reflect God's love for every person! (Entire
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12 Tips for Church Letter Writing 03-01-2006
It is vitally important that church leaders develop a consistent, systematic approach to writing letters to church members and adherents. To keep any relationship alive takes a willingness to communicate your message, then be available for response to that message. (Entire
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Eliminating Unecessary Words 03-01-2006
Every writer has them, a mental list of things you notice in stories that drive you insane! On the top of my list is the superfluous use of the words had and that. (Entire
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Verb Choice: A Critical Writing Element 03-01-2006
Word choice is very important when writing any story, but verb choice is critical in conveying scene and characterization to the reader. Verbs are the element in the sentence that conveys action to the reader. In other words, the verb tells the reader what the person or thing is doing. (Entire
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