Have You Been Asked to Write a Letter of Recommendation? by April Brewster Smythe

“Brevity is the best recommendation of speech, whether in a senator or an orator”. Cicero As a business writer, I have been asked to write articles about every kind of business, product, and service. I have been commissioned to write a host of articles on nerve blocks, and hot tubs. I have been invited to create sales letters and press releases, along with company profiles and executive biographies. I was surprised when, recently, a resident in my hometown wanted to know if I would craft a letter of recommendation for her. A longtime friend was going to enter a professional college program and needed the letter. She is a professional person, but not confident in her ability to produce a compelling letter of recommendation. I told her I would do so. She had already written the body of the content and all I really had to do was polish the piece and format the letter so it was easy to read. She was very happy with the finished product. I was happy to help. Here are three crucial elements to include in a recommendation letter when asked. Remember, the person who is asking for this recommendation is honoring you with their request. Make them glad they did so.

1) A Recommendation Letter is a Legal Document - A letter of recommendation is a formal legal document and as such it is critical that the information provided be factual with no embellishments. If you do not feel you know a person who has asked for a recommendation letter from you well enough to write a truthful document, you should state that they seek a recommendation from another source. 2) A Recommendation Letter is a Business Letter - A business letter employs a specific format. Follow this link to Daily Writing Tips to get structure and format advice. 3) Know Your Subject - Many people do not like to write, or like my client, just was not confident in her ability to create a readable document. That is the reason she called on me. She knew I could help her get the job done. Here is the central reason to have a professional writer help you if you are not sure of your writing abilities. The document will be professionally prepared and well-presented. A professional business writer spends his or her workday writing for clients. It is their job to write material that will portray the business, customer, or individual in the best possible light. They also know where to find the best information to create a document you can be proud to deliver. Visit Custom Built Content for more information or call April Brewster Smythe at (260)-241-5535 for information about any of your writing projects or needs.

10 day ebook by Nick Daws - How to write, promote and sell your eBook

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