Conscious approach when writing a personal letter?
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when you start off, start very friendly and nice....especially if you are going to get to slightly unkinder things later :).start off with something like....sorry we haven't talked in awhile or it's great to talk to you or etc. then tell whats been going on in your life and anything they might like to now, good news, etc. then, in a new paragraph, if there is a main point to the letter, get to it. try to be as friendly and nice as you can, while still making sure the person knows what you want from them, if you want something. then in the last paragraph, ask them questions about their own life.
71960
From your pen and paper!\n\nGet some discipline, buckle down, and write one.
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What's a fmg? Anyway, I'd waive that right because it allows the person writing the letter to be totally honest without the fear that you're going to see the letter later on and feel hurt if there's something not totally positive. There's really no reason for you to read your letter of recommendation. And a totally honest letter is the best for the writer to write. Whoever is getting that letter will want to see flaws and good things about you, not that you're perfect.
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I understand it.\n\nHave you ever been upset with someone then sat down and written them a long letter telling them how you felt? Afterwards, you feel so much better even if you decide not to send the letter and just throw it away.\n\nExpressing your feelings in writing can, like Hillary stated, be an incredibly valuable healing mechanism.
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Personal/Character reference letters are the hardest to write.    Your job is to market/sell your friend, and it must be written very well to accomplish its \n\nI'e provided a link below that is a good place to start.  I wish you the best of luck!
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you could write it instead, in a card maybe, on a tag attached to a small gift, etc.  sometimes doing things in writing is alot easier than speaking them :)  good luck!
530643
That's it. Write about your feelings.  Just let it flow.  Write like you're talking with a friend.  Imagine explaining to him what makes you want to do this.
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Start with your sphere of influence.  It doesn't cost much to prospect them.  Also, sign up for as much agent phone time as you are allowed.  As far as an intro letter, I have been told that tri-fold brochures (Microsoft Publisher) are much better.  Include hobbies, family...make it personal as if you are already their friend.  That builds trust and a relationship.  Don't spend all you make...definetely have a rainy day savings fund.
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Love Letters are supposed to be from the heart, but if you're feeling a little inarticulate, then help is at hand.\n\nTake a look at the examples at LovingYou.com\n\nBest wishes
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The best letters are written from the heart. Of course, you will want to use the right format and punctuation.  Start by expressing your sincere interest in the position and mention why you want it (hint: not for money or for security but how it matches your career goals, what you can learn, and most of all what you can contribute). Next mention what you have already learned in the short time you have been there...come up with about three strong points here.  Then talk about the future, what you bring to the table, how you want to learn and grow in the job.  \n\nGet a good friend to proof read and edit it if you are unsure...but let your true self and sincere interest shine through the words. \n\n(The way you phrased the question shows your personality...go with it!)
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I wouldn't write yours sincerely, or yours truely... thats more of a love letter...\nI would leave anything like that out, and just put your name, date... blah.\nGet ahold of an english book with the format, or google it\n\nI would make sure to use examples about how she has helped others, maybe some reasons she felt the need to shoplift (desperate, sad, angry... ect.)\n\nAnd maybe that she is not usualy like that and has never done it before (if this were true)\n\nGood luch with it
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yo, JusWannaNo - always 4 writers block, brainstorm n put all your weird cards on the table (nobody sees this phase of your writing, so be completely free with it) write all your chickenscratch sloppy handwritten bullshitt  crazy notions, jot em all down on paper - theres no good or bad - one, this kind of sounds like ?job application type material - whats the position u're applying 4 about/ anyway, see, hark back on your life experiences, what you had to go thru to survive and make it til now (even if youre not "Made" - makes no difference: the skool of hard knocks is experience enough, even if all it got u was to still be standing right here and now.) so think what those experiences were, how they moved you and what u learned from em - think ball-park big, how to make that universal and accessible to ANYONE so they can dig your point of view (especially job point of view, so not too personal- sell the sizzle, not the flame. try to think what you integrated into your own thinking or used in real life, or whatever to further understand the material, taking it beyond whatever you learned in class - in real life theyre only interested what you gathered from all you studied - they are not academics and never give 2 hoots 2 hear u recycle and rehash like a parrot what your teachers already said before - think what works for you or whats clear 2 you frum all you learned, because you'll sound the best when youre explaining it in your own words. and think (i have no idea what position it is) how those can be JOB TOOLS, said in a language that people at that job understand - and also general universal personality trait descriptions that u KNOW would just impress anyone as reliable - but also specifically whats impressive in a work environment - not just "heres me- i have so many good qualities". i dont know what your cumulative work is, but keep it as all-purpose tools that can help you in whatever concerns the job (hell, i dont know what its all about - depends on the job - what have you, friendly and efficient customer service and how your attitude can brighten their day, office politics and how youre always thinking how to get along with your coworkers, proficiciency/expertise in whatever field that is and smart decisionmaking, always 2 steps ahead of the game always thinkin ahead, clear, focused leadership ability, reliability, honesty, punctuality, always putting the others ahead of yourself, standing your ground when it comes to job ethics or principle but always diplomatic, never going over superiors heads, how great you are at accepting authority, how well you understand how the machine of the company works as a whole and just love how your place in it all helps the whole system move on rite along (please, sound more sincere and less cynical than i do with all this but use your magination you get the picture) always discreet with and around customers, sidestepping issues, not making them, increased productivity, meeting deadlines - you know the drill of all the stuff they wanna hear in all jobs - think of your personal school of hard knocks/education/job experience and what u really learned/want them to know or think that you learned (bullshiit a little but articulately and to the point not like this long, drunken rant of mine) - and really get down to brass tacks and think what you really gathered from all your experiences - what you know better you'll explain better in the most to-the-point language. thanks for the liking the point of view comment - this answer might change that for you - anyhow, writers block is best destroyed by throwing out even wack ideas, but letting go of your self-criticism and just going with it - if you roll with the shiit and the chaff you might find some wheat or a gem of inspiration in the haystack of all the shyte - and re-edit many times til its short and sweet. well, peace. hope my garbled rant was at least helpful or tolerable. wow this answer was unfortunately
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Absolutely. I write at least a couple letters a week to various Presidents, Governors, Senators, Congressmen, and local politicians. You have to voice your opinion in order to even start affecting change. Of course, I normally only get a form letter back. Sometimes I'll get a personal letter from the state reps for a letter in the newspaper though.
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Probably a little rude. Would it really matter to write a letter back? A postcard that says the basic mundane things. Thanks for the card, hope you're well, life is so busy these days it's hard to find time to write, sorry I don't see you very often. Stuff like that. It's polite, and not technically a lie. The mention of short time normally discourages on going mail chit chat. It would be sort of rude to blow them off when they ask specificly for you to write. good luck
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When writing, make sure to pay careful attention to:\n\n1.SUBSTANCE\n\nSubstance refers to the content of the essay and the message you send out. It can be very hard to gauge in your own writing. One good way to make sure that you are saying what you think you are saying is to write down, briefly and in your own words, the general idea of your message. Then remove the introduction and conclusion from your essay and have an objective reader review what is left. Ask that person what he thinks is the general idea of your message. Compare the two statements to see how similar they are. This can be especially helpful if you wrote a narrative. It will help to make sure that you are communicating your points in the story. Here are some more questions to ask yourself regarding content.\n\nHave I answered the question asked?\n\nDo I back up each point that I make with an example? Have I used concrete and personal examples?\n\nHave I been specific? (Go on a generalities hunt. Turn the generalities into specifics.)\n\nCould anyone else have written this essay?\n\nWhat does it say about me? After making a list of all the words you have used within the essay -- directly and indirectly -- to describe yourself, ask: Does this list accurately represent me?\n\nDoes the writing sound like me? Is it personal and informal rather than uptight or stiff?\n\nRegarding the introduction, is it personal and written in my own voice? Is it too general? Can the essay get along without it?\n\n\n2.STRUCTURE\n\nTo check the overall structure of your essay, conduct a first-sentence check. Write down the first sentence of every paragraph in order. Read through them one after another and ask the following: \nWould someone who was reading only these sentences still understand exactly what I am trying to say? \nDo the first sentences express all of my main points? \nDo the thoughts flow naturally, or do they seem to skip around or come out of left field? \nNow go back to your essay as a whole and ask these questions: \nDoes each paragraph stick to the thought that was introduced in the first sentence? \nDoes a piece of evidence support each point? How well does the evidence support the point? \nIs each paragraph roughly the same length? Stepping back and squinting at the essay, do the paragraphs look balanced on the page? (If one is significantly longer than the rest, you are probably trying to squeeze more than one thought into it.) \nDoes my conclusion draw naturally from the previous paragraphs? \nHave I varied the length and structure of my sentences? \n\n\n3.INTEREST\n\nMany people think only of mechanics when they revise and rewrite their compositions. As we know, though, the interest factor is crucial in keeping the admissions officers reading and remembering your essay. Look at your essay with the interest equation in mind: personal + specific = interesting. Answer the following:\n\nIs the opening paragraph personal? \nDo I start with action or an image? \nDoes the essay show rather than tell? \nDid I use any words that are not usually a part of my vocabulary? (If so, get rid of them.) \nHave I used the active voice whenever possible? \nHave I overused adjectives and adverbs? \nHave I eliminated clichés? \nHave I deleted redundancies? \nDoes the essay sound interesting to me? (If it bores you, imagine what it will do to others.) \nWill the ending give the reader a sense of completeness? Does the last sentence sound like the last sentence? \n\n4.PROOFREADING\n\nWhen you are satisfied with the structure and content of your essay, it is time to check for grammar, spelling, typos, and the like. You can fix obvious things right away: a misspelled or misused word, a seemingly endless sentence, or improper punctuation. Keep rewriting until your words say what you want them to say. Ask yourself these questions:\n\nDid I punctuate correctly? \nDid I eliminate exclamation points (except in dialogue)? \nDid I use capitalization clearly and consistently? \nDo the sub
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i would say just write it from the heart, dont try and sound posh or use big words if this is out of character it wont be so meaningful then. start by writing down on paper all the advantages of being out  and make the letter from the list.  hope it helps. let us know how he gets on
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Write a letter to her. And actions speak more than words sometimes.