TIPS FOR FORMAL LETTER WRITING

TIPS FOR FORMAL LETTER WRITING

·         Be concise and clear.

·         The easier it is to read a letter, the better.

·         Keep sentences and paragraphs short and simple.

·         Use straightforward vocabulary to avoid any misunderstanding.

·         Rewrite any sentence that does not seem perfectly clear.

·         Keep the recipient in mind, and write in a way that he/she can easily understand the letter.

·         Always proofread your letter after writing it, check for sentence structure, grammar, spelling mistakes...

·         Proofread your letter again (and again) after you have revised it.

·         Don't use abbreviated dates, i.e. use November 19, 2004, and not 11/19/04

·         Be respectful when you write, even if you are writing a letter of complaint.

·         Business letter writing tips

·         Be concise and keep to the point, but don't leave out any important information.

·         Try to keep your letter short enough so that it fits on one page.