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      Volume 12, Number 37: Issue #145                                                             ISSN: 1933-9690

Welcome, fellow writer!

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 know   what you think of this tip!


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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

Letter Writing Tip_ I_m Writing To You Today Because ...
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 ...

More Letter Writing Tips
Basic Letter Writing Format: 4 Standard Layouts Kinds of Letters Copywriters Write: a Glossary The 7 Parts of a Letter Writing a Good Cover Letter: a Step-By-Step Guide
A Wise Word

Great reminder for writers. A pre-used idea can still be used again!




Get other words of wisdom about writing  here.
That's it for now. See you next time.

Remember ... words matter. Use them wisely!

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