Understanding the Major Types of Letter Writing

Introduction

A letter is a written message that can be handwritten or printed on paper. It is usually sent to the recipient via mail or post in an envelope, although this is not a requirement as such. Any such message that is transferred via post is a letter, a written conversation between two parties. A letter is written when something has to be conveyed to someone far away. However, even today a lot of our communication, especially the formal kind, is done via letters. Even in today’s fast-paced society, Letter writing still holds an important component in our communication. Whether it is a cover letter for a job, or the bank sending you a reminder or a college acceptance letter, letters are still an important mode of communication. This is why it is important that we know the salient points of letter writing while discussing the different types. 

Writing requires imagination, creativity, careful planning and organisation.

In This Paper, We will be discussing

1. Types Of Letter Writing

2. Formal Letter and Format

3. Semi-formal Letter and Format

4. Informal Letter and Format

5. Some Do’s and Don’ts of Letter writing