How to write a letter: find the words for every occasion

Introduction

PART 1. Getting Started. Letters vs. Cards vs. Emails vs. Texts

Picking Your Paper

The Essential Extras

The Golden Rules

Salutations & Sign-Offs

The Envelope, Please

PART 2. Social Correspondence. Gratitude

Letters of Love

Birthdays

Graduation

Engagements & Marriages

Babies

Milestones

Holidays

PART 3. Official Business. Professional Pursuits

Educational Endeavors

Letters of Recommendation

PART 4. It's Complicated. Support & Sympathy

Loss

Separation & Divorce

Apologies

PART 5. Supplies

Conclusion.