In each issue of Word Wise, you get writing tips to help you save time and write better.
Letter writing tip: use the opening line you're afraid of. "I'm writing to you today because ..." It's an opening line that you're afraid to use. I know so because I used to be afraid to use it, too.
But in today's issue, you'll find out 15 different ways to use it and you'll see why it works.Let me knowwhat you think of this tip!
Great for Families! The Un-Santa Book
The Un-Santa Book is packed with ideas for celebrating the Christmas season in fun ways that teach about the gift of God's Son.
Fun, meaningful Christmas activities for your kids, homeschool group, class, or event - with reproducibles! You can even use this book to host a complete festival or sponsor a unique holiday event or simply doing Christmas crafts with kids during this special time of year.
FEATURE: Letter Writing Tip - Try This Opening Line
Do your own unscientific poll. Read the opening lines of 10 or 20 appeal letters, job inquiry letters, and business letters and you'll discover that
the wording "I'm writing to you today because ..." is anything but overused.
Even in the off chance that you note the phrase in a few of the letters you read, you'll discover that it is not clichéd or trite. Good writers are simply too creative to let that happen.
The truth is that a direct approach is one of the best ways to start a letter. Readers can spot evasion fast. That's one reason why the
opening line, "I'm writing to you today because ..." is so effective ...
