Book description
The Penguin Writers' Guides series provides authoritative, succinct
and easy-to-follow guidance on specific aspects of written English.
Whether you need to brush up your skills or get to grips with
something for the first time, these invaluable Guides will help you
find the best way to get your message across clearly and effectively.
A simple and practical guide, How to Write Better Letters explains
how to write a wide range of letters, from invitations and letters of
condolence to practical correspondence including complaints, job
applications, letters of resignation and those trying to raise
sponsorship. Drawing on advice from a variety of experts and
containing many authentic letters as examples, this guide also details
the appropriate title to give any correspondent, outlines common
mistakes in spelling and grammar, and provides essential tips on
matters such as setting the correct tone when writing emails.
Cherry Chappell is a public relations consultant and author of
Minding Your Own Business: Survival Strategies for Starting Up on Your
Own. She lives in London.
