INTRODUCTION
Writing business letters isn't
that simple. Few people can sit down and write a good business letter
straight off. There are too many things to think about - how will the
reader respond, what should I include, what should I do first, what words
should I use, etc, etc.
These instructions follow a
systematic step-by-step approach. By following them, you will be able
to write a letter of request even if you have never written one before.
Although these instructions
are specifically for a letter of request, most of the advice also applies
to other business letters.
You should write a Letter of
Request when your reader can give you what you want, but you can't order
or pay them to do so.